1827 France. - Marnier Lapostolle. Grand Marnier is a liqueur made with a unique blend of Cognac and a liqueur of exotic bitter oranges. It has been crafted in the Cognac region of France with the same care and passion since its inception in 1880. Smooth and balanced, with a subtle and distinctive flavor, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge mixes perfectly into Grand cocktails - such as the Grand sidecar - but also shines on its own, neat or on the rocks. With its historical links to the Cognac region, where it is manufactured, and to Paris, its headquarters, Grand Marnier has been a landmarks of French style around the world for over 100 years. 51% cognac, 49 orange liqueur.