Key takeaways
- Cointreau lists 9.9g of carbs and 138 calories per 1.5 oz pour in the catalog.
- Triple sec rows list 8.0g to 10.4g across 3 entries.
- Liqueurs average 9.9g per pour; only 24 of 162 list 5g or less.
- The data here is thin, with only a few orange liqueur rows, so treat the figures as approximate.
Cointreau lists 9.9g of carbs per 1.5 oz in the live catalog, and triple sec lists 8.0g to 10.4g. That is far above plain spirits, which list near 0g. Coverage is limited: the catalog holds only 3 triple sec entries plus a few curaçao and Grand Marnier rows, and some lack a primary source.
Cointreau and triple sec
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Sec | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 8.0g | 85 | 30.0% |
| Cointreau Triple Sec | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 9.9g | 138 | 40.0% |
| DeKuyper Triple Sec | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 10.4g | 77 | 15.0% |
Differences between brands reflect ABV and sweetness; lower-ABV bottlings list fewer calories.
Curaçao and Grand Marnier
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 6.0g | 90 | 40.0% |
| Blue Curaçao | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 10.0g | 95 | 21.0% |
| De Kuyper Orange Curaçao | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 10.0g | 77 | 15.0% |
| Bols Blue Curacao | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 10.5g | 108 | 21.0% |
| Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880 | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 4.7g | 116 | 40.0% |
| Grand Marnier Révélation | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 4.9g | 117 | 40.0% |
| Grand Marnier Quintessence | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 8.2g | 130 | 40.0% |
| Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 9.3g | 135 | 40.0% |
| Grand Marnier Louis Alexandre | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 9.3g | 135 | 40.0% |
| Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 9.3g | 135 | 40.0% |
Low-sugar liqueurs
The lowest-carb liqueurs of any flavor in the catalog:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pernod Absinthe | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 167 | 68.0% |
| St. George Absinthe Verte | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 147 | 60.0% |
| Absente Absinthe | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 135 | 55.0% |
| Fernet-Branca | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 0.0g | 90 | 39.0% |
| Martini & Rossi Extra Dry | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 0.9g | 42 | 15.0% |
| Herbsaint Original | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 1.0g | 115 | 45.0% |
| Cinzano 1757 Extra Dry Vermouth | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 1.1g | 48 | 18.0% |
| Ouzo 12 | Liqueur | 1.5oz | 1.3g | 102 | 40.0% |
See the alcohol on keto guide for the 2g and 5g bands, and the holiday drinks guide for how liqueurs fit into party drinks.
How to read the numbers
Figures are per the serving shown. The methodology page has the details.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in Cointreau?
The catalog lists the Cointreau row shown in the table above per 1.5 oz pour, with the carbs and calories shown there.
How many carbs are in triple sec?
Triple sec rows in the catalog list roughly the range given in the key takeaways per 1.5 oz. Brands and ABV differ, so check your bottle.
Is Cointreau keto-friendly?
It lists several grams of carbs per pour, far above plain spirits, though a small measure in a cocktail is a small share. This page does not give diet advice; compare against your own limits.
What are low-sugar liqueurs?
The lowest-carb liqueurs in the catalog are ranked in the last table above. Even the lowest list some carbs, and catalog coverage is limited.
How good is this data?
Coverage of orange liqueurs is thin: a handful of rows, some without a primary source on file. Treat them as approximate and check the label.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.