Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
France
Cognac blended with bitter-orange liqueur at 40% and about 235 g/L of sugar. The cognac content gives it more congeners than a clear triple sec.
- Congeners
- Moderate
- Histamines
- Low
- Polyphenols
- Low
- Sulfites
- Low
- Tannins
- Low
- Sugar
- High
- Additives
- Low
- Calories
- 140
- Sugar
- 10.4g
14g ethanol at 40% ABV. 98 from alcohol, 42 from carbohydrate.
In its favor
- ✓Real cognac is half the blend
- ✓Sugar density is lower than most liqueurs
What to watch
- !Still around 10g of sugar in a 1.5oz pour
- !Cognac brings more congeners than Cointreau
Factor by factor
Congeners Moderate ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar High ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Low ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Grand Marnier is roughly half cognac and half orange liqueur, which Vinmonopolet lists at 51% and 49%. At 235 g/L of sugar a 1.5oz pour carries about 10.4g, and with 40% alcohol the derived total is about 140 calories.
That is a similar sugar density to Cointreau with an aged brandy in the blend, so it sits a little higher on congeners.
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge questions
How many calories are in a shot of Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge? ▾
About 140 calories in a 1.5oz shot at 40% ABV. 98 come from the alcohol and 42 from carbohydrate.
Does Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge have sugar? ▾
Yes, about 10.4g of sugar per 1.5oz serving.
What is Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge made from? ▾
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is made from cognac (51%) and orange liqueur (49%).
What proof is Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge? ▾
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is 80 proof, which is 40% alcohol by volume.
Does Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge give you a bad hangover? ▾
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge scores 5/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 7/10 for liqueur overall. The main drivers are its sugar.