Grand Marnier
Grand Marnier is a famous French orange-flavored liqueur, not a dish, typically made from a blend of bitter orange and cognac. It is a key ingredient in many classic cocktails and desserts, such as the Crêpe Suzette and Baked Alaska.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a liqueur, it is high in sugar and alcohol, providing a significant amount of empty calories with virtually no protein, fat, or essential nutrients. A standard 1.5-ounce serving contains roughly 150-170 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Sugar (from orange liqueur) | 16 g |
| Alcohol | 14 g |
| Calories from Alcohol | 98 kcal |
| Calories from Carbs | 64 kcal |
Per 1 shot (45 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its unique production involves aging the orange and cognac blend in French oak barrels for months, a process that gives it a complex flavor profile distinct from other orange liqueurs. It was created in 1880 and is often used to flambé dishes, adding a dramatic culinary flair.
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