Cointreau Recipe
Make Cointreau Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
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Measure & Add
In a cocktail shaker, measure and pour 1 oz Cointreau and 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lime juice. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.
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Add Ice & Shake
Add about 4–6 ice cubes to the shaker (approximately 5 cubes). Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker feels well chilled and slightly frosty.
- 4
Strain
Discard the ice/water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and pulp.
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Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim or a lime twist expressed over the drink. Serve immediately.
