Granted Marnier

[-SharonA-]

Is there a similar drink out there that has the same taste as Grand Marnier?

[-SharonA-]

Granted, bloody spellchecker. Grand Marnier!!!

[Zacs-Master]

Cointreau

[NellieMay]

Cointreau is also an orange liqueur, so similar. Good in puddings and sponges etc. As a drink, I dont know how they compare. Havent had grand Marnier for decades.

[Vagus]

Although Cointreau is also an orange liqueur I wouldn’t say it tastes the same as Grand Marnier. Last year I bought an M&S orange brandy liqueur hoping it would be the same. It wasn’t.

[Zacs-Master]

GM is heavier and more oakey. You won't get an exact replacement.

[Vagus]

Yes, it’s brandy based whereas others are white spirit based..the sort you drink not the sort you clean your brushes in :)

[EDDIE51]

Grand Marnier has a secret formular ,that is NEVER disclosed to anyone apart from the official blending team !
There are other Orange liquers , but not exactly the same ,.

[Buenchico]

This should help:
https://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/08/which-is-the-best-orange-liqueur-triple-sec-curacao-cointreau-grand-marnier-reviews.html

[AuntPollyGrey]

Why do you want a similar drink? why not just buy Grand Marnier?

[Buenchico]

^^^ Not everyone's got £19 to fork out for a 500ml bottle, APG!

(OK, that's Waitroses's price. It's a bit cheaper, at £18.50 in Asda and significantly cheaper at £15.50 in Sainsbury's but products such as Bols Triple Sec are cheaper still at around a tenner for the same size bottle)

[-SharonA-]

That's right Chico!! Looking ahead to Xmas, my DIL only drinks Grand Marnier and it is expensive.
I have an empty bottle and was wondering....................

[Vagus]

Don’t go there Sharon, she’ll never forgive you!

[MallyJ]

Get DIL to bring her own .....! You know that moment when she says 'oo what can I bring?'

[AuntPollyGrey]

Its Xmas! £19 for a Xmas treat is ok, get the real thing

[-SharonA-]

Aunt Polly, she drinks like a fish. Even 2 bottles won't quench her thirst!!!

[AuntPollyGrey]

Aldi usually have 'substitutes' for most branded liqueurs. How anyone can down more than two glasses let alone two bottles beats me - its really sickly.

[Mamyalynne]

Buy one and calmly say - 'I know this is your favourite so bought a bottle so you could have some'.

No need for further conversation.

[Rockrose]

Make your own I am sure she would appreciate it

http://www.foodiemisadventures.com/2012/05/homemade-grand-marnier.html

[-SharonA-]

Rockrose I'd rather buy a bottle, the thought of finely peeling all those oranges does not appeal.

[Rockrose]

Buy a cheaper version pop it in a pretty bottle and tell her you made it.