grand marnier
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A brand of French liqueur: Grand Marnier is a specific, branded French liqueur flavored with bitter orange and cognac.
Usage
- Grand Marnier is used as a singular, uncountable noun referring to the liqueur itself. It is a trademarked name and is typically capitalized.
- It is commonly consumed as a digestif, used in cocktails, or as an ingredient in cooking and baking (e.g., desserts, sauces).
Examples
- As a beverage:
- She ordered a Grand Marnier after dinner.
- Would you like your coffee with a splash of Grand Marnier?
- As an ingredient:
- The recipe for crêpes Suzette calls for Grand Marnier.
- He flambéed the dessert with Grand Marnier.
Advanced Usage
- "Grand Marnier-based": Describing a cocktail or dish whose primary flavor comes from this liqueur.
- He specializes in Grand Marnier-based cocktails.
Variants and Related Words
- Cointreau: (noun) Another well-known brand of French orange-flavored liqueur, which is a triple sec (clear and dry) whereas Grand Marnier is a cognac-based liqueur (amber and richer).
- Orange liqueur: (noun) The general category of liqueurs to which Grand Marnier belongs.
- Curaçao: (noun) A generic term for orange-flavored liqueur, often blue.
Synonyms
- Orange-flavored liqueur: The general descriptive term.
- Cognac-based liqueur: Describes its spirit base.
Related Phrases
- "Grand Marnier on the rocks": Served over ice.
- His preferred nightcap is Grand Marnier on the rocks.
- "Grand Marnier neat": Served at room temperature, without ice or mixers.
- She savored a glass of Grand Marnier neat.
Noun
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an orange-flavored French liqueur
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