National Grand Marnier Day

If you have never tried Grand Marnier, now is the day to do it!

Grand Marnier is a blend of cognac (snooty brandy, yum) and orange liqueur made from Caribbean oranges. It is a complex delight that can be consumed in several different ways.

Neat – pour some of this elixir into a glass and sip to your heart’s content
Margarita – use as the orange liqueur in a margarita for a more complex flavor
Make a Perfect Storm (recipe by Grand Marnier)

Perfect Storm
1 ½ oz. Grand Marnier
½ oz. fresh lime juice
3 drops bitters
3 oz. ginger beer
 
Shake Grand Marnier, lime juice, and bitters with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. Add the ginger beer and Voila! A Perfect Storm. 

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