Grand Marnier Liquor

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MariaLovesCakes Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 5:33pm
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What does it taste like? I hear of so many chefs using it on their cakes that I would love to try.

Is it sweet, nutty?

I want to make a soaking syrup with it. I usually use Amaretto and Brandy, but would like to try something different.

Anyone?

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JoAnnB Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 5:34pm
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It is orange and sweet. It makes great syrup for cakes, provided you like alcohol

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MariaLovesCakes Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 6:23pm
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Originally Posted by JoAnnB

It is orange and sweet. It makes great syrup for cakes, provided you like alcohol




Thank you for the reply. Is it high in alcohol? I don't mind it. I like a subtle taste of it, not too heavy. So I guess I can control the amounts to make sure its not too overpowering.

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prterrell Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:44pm
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Not sure what the proof of it is, but it has a very strong orange flavor. It's very good in chocolate fondue!

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tatetart Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:53pm
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If you like amaretto, it is about the same sweetness and alcohol content. (Actually amaretto has 28%, and Grand Marnier has 40% alcohol content.

It just tastes like orange. It has the same flavour as Triple Sec, but more refined.

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miriel Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:53pm
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40% alcohol, 80 proof it says on the label.

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Narie Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:53pm
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80 proof (40% alcohol)

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cabincake Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:54pm
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I had found a recipe for orange whipped ganache and wanted to try it. I went to the liquor store to get some ( I had never bought any before) and the only size bottle they had was $46! I only needed a couple of Tbls. For now I'll have to stick w/orange extract. icon_biggrin.gif

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FeGe_Cakes Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:56pm
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To me Grand Marnier is strong if you drink it straight but very good in Cointreau Buttercream icing.

I bought the Orange Patron (not the tequila) and it is a nice substitute with a much cheaper price. But you will not beat the flavor of Grand Marnier.

Grand Marnier is an orange-flavored Cognac.

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breelaura Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 7:57pm
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Try a larger liquor store or ask for airplane bottles. The tiny bottles are often behind the counter because they're easy to make off with.

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tyty Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 8:18pm
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I like to use it in cakeballs with a little orange zest. Chocolate ganache sounds good. I buy the 5th size for about $11.00.

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MariaLovesCakes Posted 5 Jun 2007 , 10:02pm
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Wow! Thanks for all the input everyone! The Walmart wneighborhood supermarket has a liquor store next to it, so I will go and check if they have it. Usually, when I don't want to buy the big bottle of Amaretto, I get the smaller ones. I am sure that they have also Grand Marnier in smaller bottles as well.

Can't wait to try it! icon_smile.gif

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vitomiriam Posted 7 Jun 2007 , 12:27pm
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Marialovescakes, I live in Florida too and bought the airplane size bottle at the Walgreens Liquor store. I'm sure you'll find it there.

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