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Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail

May 8, 2019 By Steven 5 Comments

This is my go-to drink when I want a great cocktail and I don’t want to jump through hoops to make one. A simple Grand Marnier recipe that is quick and easy to make cocktail that is equally easy to drink. My Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail recipe is a simple one.

This Grand Marnier cocktail is based on the Negroni cocktails formula of equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Only I change the ingredients to equal parts Grand Marnier, Bourbon, and sweet vermouth. Served on the rocks in a tumbler with a quick squeeze of lemon at the finish and a thin slice of lemon as a garnish, it’s an excellent cocktail, and one of my favorite Grand Marnier recipes. If you’re like me, it will become one of your favorites.

Grand Marnier and Bourbon cocktail

Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail Ingredients

  • Bourbon is an American whiskey. It is believed that Bourbon gets its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky. In order for whiskey to be called Bourbon, it must be made in the USA. The mash must contain at least 51% corn, with no additives or artificial colorings. Bourbon must be aged in new charred oak barrels that are aged on their sides to allow good airflow. In order to be considered ‘Straight Bourbon Whiskey’ it must be aged for a minimum of 2-years. I highly recommend the American Bourbon Association website if you’d like more detailed information.
  • Grand Marnier is a French brand of orange liqueur. It is a Cognac distilled with the essence of Caribbean bitter orange. Reportedly Grand Marnier was named by the great hotelier César Ritz. Grand Marnier is often served neat as a digestif, or as a mixer in cocktails, I find it goes particularly well with Bourbon. When I worked as a pastry chef, I used Grand Marnier extensively in recipes for desserts and sauces.
  • Sweet Vermouth is a fortified wine most often used as an ingredient in cocktails. The flavor is enhanced with a complex list of botanicals and is a key ingredient in many cocktails.
  • Lemon Juice. I use just a whisper of lemon juice in this cocktail. A little goes a long way so go easy with it. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out once it’s in the cocktail.

Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail recipe:

Grand Marnier and Bourbon
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Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail

Quick and easy to make, and equally easy to drink. My Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail recipe is a simple one, it’s based on the Negroni cocktails formula of equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Only I change the ingredients to equal parts Grand Marnier, bourbon and sweet vermouth. Served on the rocks in a tumbler with a quick squeeze of lemon at the finish and a thin slice of lemon as a garnish
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
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Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Bourbon, cocktail, Grand Marnier
Servings: 1
Calories: 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Ounce Bourbon
  • 1 1/4 Ounce Grand Marnier
  • 1 1/4 Ounce Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/4 Lemon Juice Only

Garnish

  • Lemon Slice

Instructions

  • Fill a tumbler with ice, add all ingredients and give a quick stir
  • Garnish with a slice of lemon
Nutrition Facts
Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Thank you for visiting my Food Blog. One of my favorite Grand Marnier recipes. I hope you enjoy my Grand Marnier and Bourbon Cocktail recipe. Please come back again soon! Cheers and bon appetit, Steven

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  1. Scott

    December 2, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    Man ‘O War cocktail is what this is.

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    • Steven

      December 4, 2020 at 6:41 am

      Thanks, Scott, Yes they are very similar, the ratios are a little different, but all the ingredients are the same. I had never heard of the Man ‘O War before, it has an interesting history, a mid-century era cocktail named after one of the greatest American racehorses in history. The Google search about this horse was pretty amazing which I loved reading, I’m glad you gave me a cool history lesson about both the horse and the cocktail! I’ll need to have a Man ‘O War tonight, Cheers!

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  2. Kim

    December 21, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    Just threw this together as I had everything on hand. Fresh squeezed lemon is key! Made the Grand Marnier and Bourbon in a cocktail shaker with ice and poured into a martini glass – so festive looking and tasting!

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    • Steven

      December 21, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      That’s awesome Kim, thanks for the comment and the 5-star review. Funnily enough, we had this cocktail tonight also! Cheers!

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