July 14th is National Grand Marnier Day #NationalGrandMarnierDay a Holiday that is going to make David smile because he loves his Liquor. I wish I could get to the store to pick up a bottle of Grand Marnier for all David does for Charlie and I but I don’t have a way. Unless you want to stop by the store and pick up a bottle and come have a drink with us this evening. We can watch movies while David makes Spaghetti for dinner and you can stay and eat dinner with us.
Never doubt the greatness of French liqueur, as National Grand Marnier Day, celebrated on July 14th every year, brings yet another delicious French drink into the spotlight. It’s time to move over Champagne. Grand Marnier is the name of a brand of French liqueurs, with their most famous product being the Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge which is an orange-flavored liqueur made from a blend of Cognac Brandy, Sugar, and pure Bitter Orange Essence.
GRAND MARNIER contains notes of Citrus, we’re officially calling GRAND MARNIER fruit-infused, therefore making this drink healthy. Also, for those who cannot distinguish between Whiskey and Cognac, we’ll put you out of your misery. Whiskeys are made from Rye, Corn, and Barley Malt, whereas Cognac is a kind of Brandy that is derived from Grapes. Both Liquors are aged in oak barrels, though, so the confusion is understandable.
Grand Marnier Liqueur was the brainchild of Frenchman Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle, who was passionate about experimenting with blending different fruits with liquor. After nearly a decade of experimenting, in 1880, he hit upon the combination of Haitian Tropical Oranges with traditional French Cognac, giving rise to the Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, the most famous of the Grand Marnier brand.
This delightful, Amber-hued, Citrusy infusion can be drunk neat, as well as in Cocktails, and it’s no wonder that Grand Marnier has now become a household name when it comes to innovation in the liquor industry. GRAND MARNIER is now ranked among the high-class brands of liquor, worldwide, and the price reflects this. This is because the Grand Marnier brand uses only the highest quality of aged Cognac, made from Ugni Blanc Grapes only. Sourced from Vineyards in France’s Cognac region, these Grapes go through a double distillation process.
The fame of Grand Marnier is such that a bottle was even found in the wreck of the Titanic, down in its watery grave. Since 1827, the distillery has been owned by the Marnier family and their renown is such that a special concoction, the Cuvee Grand Marnier, was invented in honor of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, in 2002.
One of the most expensive Grand Marnier Liqueurs is sold for $800 a pop, and this brand is immensely popular in both France and America. If all this has not got you convinced to give GRAND MARNIER a try, then we suggest you go the culinary route and try some of the recipes you can sue GRAND MARNIER for.
GRAND MARNIER DAY ACTIVITIES
- If you have the opportunity and the space why not host your own elegant affair, complete with fancy Cocktails. Channel your inner mixologist and get creative, trying out some of the Cocktails that can be created using Grand Marnier liqueur. We can help get you started with a few suggestions: Marnier and Bubbles — mix Grand Marnier with some Champagne (or any other French sparkling wine) in a 1:4 ounce ratio, pop in a cherry, and voila! Grand Marnier-ita — combine tequila, lime juice, and a splash of Grand Marnier, salt the rim, and garnish with lemon wedges to enjoy an exotic
- If extravagant gestures are part of your love language, go ahead and gift someone a bottle of Grand Marnier.
- GRAND MARNIER is a fascinating topic to research. Whether you watch a documentary or go down a Rabbit hole on the internet, you are sure to come across many fascinating facts and emerge more knowledgeable than ever. This will definitely give you an edge at your next Cocktail party, as you wow folks with your technical know-how and fun facts.
RECIPES USING GRAND MARNIER
- Crepes Suzette is classic Crepes, but with a zesty twist of Orange Juice and Orange Liqueur.
- Canard a l’Orange is Roasted Duck bathed in a glorious, boozy, Citrus Sauce made with Grand Marnier.
- Grand Marnier Marmalade is definitely not your average Marmalade, thanks to the addition of bitter-Orange Grand Marnier.
- Grand Marnier Cream Frosting with just a hint of Spirits and Citrus notes, this Frosting goes beautifully on Lemon Pound Cake or any other Cake,.
- Yule log/Buche de Noel is the French version of this which features an Orange Mousse filling that adds a festive zing thanks to the addition of Grand Marnier Liqueur.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL GRAND MARNIER DAY
- Let’s be real, for those of us who love a good Cocktail (or boozy desserts), drinking during the holidays give us a reason to explore and expand our horizons, as we try new drinks and acquire new tastes. Let’s not forget that social drinking is thoroughly enjoyable, too.
- National Grand Marnier Day is the perfect excuse to try something entirely new in the kitchen. From desserts to Meats to Sauces, this Liqueur is versatile and adds pizzazz to everything it’s incorporated into.
- Grand Marnier brand originated in France, it opens up a whole world of knowledge and culture to us as we learn more about the Cognac and its origins, and develop an appreciation for the richness it brings, just in terms of knowledge itself.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
