18 of the Best Grand Marnier co*cktail Recipes (2024)

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October 25, 2023

Grand Marnier probably appears in a lot of your favorite co*cktails. And if it doesn’t, maybe it should. It’s widely considered one of the best orange liqueurs on the market.

It’s made from cognac, distilled bitter orange and sugar. This gives it sweetness of orange with the depth and complexity of cognac.

Grand Marnier was created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle. It quickly became popular in France and around the world.

This liqueur is popular on its own as an after-dinner drink. But it’s also a key ingredient in a number of well-known co*cktails. It’s even used in cooking.

French Martini

The French Martini is orange and raspberry flavored - a fun choice whenever you're in the mood for a fresh new fruity co*cktail that's not an old standard. With Chambord, Grand Marnier and orange juice, this is a great drink for a night out.

B52 Shot co*cktail Recipe

The classic B52 shot recipe makes a delicious, sweet little co*cktail that's beautiful to look at, too. You layer three tasty liqueurs, and the resulting flavor is something like cafe l'orange or a caramel candy with hints of orange.

The Sidecar co*cktail Recipe

The Sidecar co*cktail recipe dates back to WWII, if not earlier. It features cognac or brandy with orange liqueur and a little lemon juice. It's a sophisticated drink with a light citrus flavor.

Oatmeal Cookie co*cktail Recipe

Imagine this: a raisin-free oatmeal cookie in the form of a drink. That's what the Oatmeal Cookie co*cktail tastes like. It's a really fun, delicious drink - excellent as a dessert drink, and perfect for cool fall evenings where it's not chilly enough to start a fire but you need something to keep you warm.

Beautiful One co*cktail

The Beautiful One is a cranberry juice based co*cktail that'll cure you of a Cranberry Vodka obsession. This delicious drink balances the cranberry juice with equal parts Hennessy's cognac and Grand Marnier orange liqueur.

T-52 Shooter

If you enjoy a B-52, you've got to try the T-52 Shooter. It's basically the same drink, but with the Irish cream swapped for a strawberry cream liqueur. That goes incredibly well with both the coffee and orange flavors of the other two liqueurs.

Triple-Berry Margaritas

The Triple-Berry Margarita features blackberries, raspberries and strawberries along with the traditional lime juice and orange liqueur of a margarita.

Jack's Grand Ball drink recipe

The Jack’s Grand Ball co*cktail tastes like an orange mocha with strong hints of honey. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and also rich in flavor and potent in alcoholic strength.

Top Shelf Margarita

You can swap out Grand Marnier for any orange liqueur in any margarita, but the Top Shelf is designed for it. It features Grand Marnier and the top shelf tequila of your choice.

Irish Flag drink recipe

There's more than one recipe called the Irish Flag co*cktail. This one blends the flavors of mint, whiskey and vanilla for a really delicious treat. And the layering is easier than you think.

Nutcracker co*cktail

The overall flavor here is like a very sweet coffee drink, with strong hints of orange and caramel. This drink is great in place of an after-dinner co*cktail. It can also replace dessert entirely.

Inverted Pyramid Martini

The Inverted Pyramid Martini is a martini in the sense that it's pure alcohol - no lightweight mixers. It's Absolut Citron and Kurant with just a splash of Grand Marnier.

Devil's Delight Drink

The Devil's Delight co*cktail is nicely tart with just a touch of sweetness. It blends two different orange liqueurs with lime, sweet and sour, brandy and vodka.

Umbrella Man Special

The Umbrella Man Special is not your standard Baileys co*cktail. Sure, it has sweet liqueurs, but it also has one fairly unusual ingredient: Drambuie.

Grand Apple co*cktail Recipe

The Grand Apple co*cktail is pure bliss. Apple brandy and Grand Marnier are married by a touch of cognac, which brings the flavors all together.

Quantum Theory co*cktail Recipe

This is an interesting co*cktail, blending sweet and sour citrus flavors with rum and orange liqueur by way of Strega herbal liqueur.

57 Chevy co*cktail

The 57 Chevy is perfect for a nostalgic time with old friends. It's sweet and highly drinkable, featuring peach and orange liqueurs, pineapple juice and non-threatening vodka.

Gemini co*cktail Recipe

The Gemini co*cktail has a complex flavor, thanks to the black licorice flavor of the Galliano blended with the orange of Grand Marnier, plus a touch of cognac and lemonade.

Suffragette City

This drink is light on the fruit flavors, so you can enjoy it when you want something a little bit fruity but not overwhelmingly sweet or sticky. The lime also adds a nice tart edge, making it a refreshing drink that's great for early evening.

Satan's Whiskers Drink Recipe

The Satan's Whiskers co*cktail blends vermouth with a strong orange flavor in the form of fruit juice, Grand Marnier and Triple Sec.

Cadillac Margarita

What makes the Cadillac Margarita special is the Reposado tequila. Learn how to make one at home and enjoy it anytime!