Cointreau Alcohol Content: ABV, Proof and Calories
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Quick answer: Cointreau L’Unique is 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof). According to Cointreau, a 30 ml serving has about 92.7 calories, 6.6 g of carbohydrate and 6.6 g of sugar.
Cointreau alcohol content and nutrition
| Alcohol by volume | 40% (80 US proof) |
|---|---|
| Serving used by the producer | 30 ml |
| Calories per 30 ml | 92.7 kcal |
| Carbohydrate / sugar per 30 ml | 6.6 g / 6.6 g |
| Pure alcohol per 30 ml | about 9.5 g (our calculation) |
How many standard drinks is a shot of Cointreau?
A 30 ml pour holds about 9.5 g of pure alcohol, which is about two thirds of a US standard drink (14 g). A 1.5 fl oz (44 ml) shot holds about one standard drink, the same as a shot of vodka or whiskey at 40%. Check any drink with the standard drink calculator; proof is twice the ABV (ABV to proof converter).
Do all orange liqueurs have the same strength?
No. Orange liqueurs from different brands are bottled at different strengths, so the alcohol in a margarita or cosmopolitan depends on the bottle you use. Check the ABV on the label, or compare drinks in our alcohol content list.
Sources
- Cointreau FAQ (US), checked 31 Oct 2026
- NIAAA: What is a standard drink?, read 3 Nov 2026
- 27 CFR 5.1: definition of proof, read 3 Nov 2026
Please drink responsibly.
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