The history of Cordon Rouge is inextricably linked to that of Grand Marnier. One day, Louis-Alexandre had the inspiration to blend cognac, the finest of all spirits and the pride of southwestern France since the seventeenth century, with aromatic orange essence. He took more than a decade to create, improve, and refine the liqueur that the world would one day know as Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge liqueur. It was 1880 when the legend was born. The powerful and complex aromas and flavours of Cordon Rouge are perfect for grand cocktails, taking them to a more sophisticated level, straying from conventional luxury with a creative, unique and refined twist.