Updated May 2026.
There is no official Grand Marnier substitute. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge official US footer prints 40% alc./vol. (80 proof): cognac plus orange liqueur and sugar. Cointreau official is 40% and is a different bottle. Cognac is a US type.145 / BNIC; this SKU is a liqueur under 5.150. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one drink.
Related: Cointreau substitute, Gran Gala vs Cointreau, mix Grand Marnier.
Liqueur vs cognac
| Language | 1.5 oz drinks |
|---|---|
| Cordon Rouge | 1.00 |
| Cointreau | 1.00 |
| Gran Gala official ABV | Neck |
| Cognac class | — |
Pour math: liqueur drinks.
Sources
- grandmarnier.com US footer: Grand Marnier Liqueur 40% alc./vol. (80 Proof).
- cointreau.com L’Unique 40%. Gran Gala official unused. 27 CFR 5.150 / 5.145. NIAAA December 2025.
- is 27 CFR 5