Grand Marnier

In 1880, Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle created Grand Marnier, subverting the status quo by blending fine cognac and exotic bitter orange liqueur.

The story of Grand Marnier is one of loyal friendship between two audacious innovators and ambitious men, Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle and César Ritz, famous founder of the Ritz Hotel. When Louis-Alexandre created his recipe, he named it Curaçao Marnier. César Ritz came up with the name ‘Grand Marnier,’ “A Grand Name for a ‘Grand Liqueur!”