Since 1849. Angers France. Our master distiller carefully selects the finest sweet and bitter orange peels and uses traditional distillation techniques to create Cointreau, a premium crystal clear spirit. Cointreau is the most versatile bottle on your bar for cocktail creations. The Cointreau Rickey (Cointreau, Lime & Soda): 2 oz Cointreau; 1 oz fresh lime juice. 4 oz sparkling water or club soda. The Original Margarita: 1 oz Cointreau; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 2 oz Blanco tequila.