Grand Marnier

Best triple sec. Sweeter than Cointreau. Maybe not for sipping on its own but the key ingredient in innumerable cocktails. A staple on any good bartender's shelf.

I don’t know anyone who drinks this by itself. I regard it more as an ingredient for cooking, like vanilla extract. It is very orange, with a deep, robust flavor, a candy-like sweetness, and a viscous consistency. Served neat, it puts me in mind of cough syrup. It would probably be better on the rocks, and better still with a bit of club soda. Personally, I think it is best served as an ingredient in the orange sauce with Crepe Suzette.

Delicious. Also great when cut up fruit is soaked in it. Strong flavor.