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How do you spell Cointreau?

Correct spelling

cointreau

Remember: COIN + TREAU (sounds like 'tro') - French 'eau' makes the 'oh' sound

Why is cointreau spelled this way?

Named after Edouard Cointreau, who created this French orange liqueur. COIN-TREAU. The French 'eau' ending (pronounced 'oh') is the stumbling block. Not 'quantro' or 'contreu'.

Common misspellings of cointreau

quantrocontreucointraucointro

Example

The bartender added a splash of Cointreau to the margarita for extra orange flavor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cointreau?+
The correct spelling is "cointreau". Remember: COIN + TREAU (sounds like 'tro') - French 'eau' makes the 'oh' sound
Is it quantro or cointreau?+
The correct spelling is "cointreau", not "quantro".

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