Cointreau has a long and storied history dating back to 1849. The Cointreau family, of French origin, are the creators of Cointreau liqueur. Cointreau is a clear, dry orange-flavoured liqueur composed of sweet and bitter orange peels and is triple sec. Cointreau is a key ingredient in many cocktails, such as the Margarita, Cosmopolitan, and White Lady. Cointreau is also used in culinary dishes, such as Cointreau soufflé.