The Cointreau Carriage cocktail is unapologetically bold and indulgent, designed to spotlight citrus in its most polished form. At the center is Cointreau, delivering crystalline orange sweetness and aromatic clarity. Rather than softening it, this cocktail leans fully into that brightness, allowing citrus to take the lead while bourbon provides a steady, oaky counterweight.

Bourbon adds warmth and structure, grounding the drink so it never feels thin or one-dimensional. Fresh lemon juice sharpens the profile, keeping the sweetness in check and ensuring the finish stays clean and energized. Simple syrup plays a subtle but important role, smoothing the texture and creating a velvety mouthfeel that carries flavor across the palate rather than letting it spike and disappear.

Served up in a coupe with a sugar rim, Cointreau Carriage feels intentionally decadent. The sugar adds a gentle textural contrast and frames the citrus notes without turning the drink cloying. A lemon wheel garnish reinforces the brightness and completes the presentation with classic restraint.

This is a cocktail that doesn’t whisper. It’s confident, expressive, and built to impress, perfect for moments when you want citrus, structure, and a little indulgence in the glass.

Shaken or Stirred? Shaken. Shaking integrates citrus and syrup fully, creating lift, brightness, and proper dilution.