National Grand Marnier Day is celebrated worldwide every July 14. This day honors Grand Marnier, an orange-flavored cognac liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. The original liqueur, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, is made from cognac, distilled bitter orange essence, and sugar, containing 40% alcohol. On this day, people often enjoy Grand Marnier neat, in cocktails, or as a key ingredient in various desserts, including flambé dishes like soufflé and crème brûlée. It is also used in traditional recipes such as liquor cream buns and bûche de Noël. Variations of the liqueur, like Grand Marnier Cordon Jaune and Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire, are also recognized, with Cordon Jaune being a triple-sec liqueur and Cuvée du Centenaire made from 25-year-old cognacs.