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I have a 30 year old bottle of Cointreau ... is it safe to use?
We found this 3/4 pint bottle in my in-laws' liquor cabinet; we figure 30 years because that is the last time we had a dessert and demi-tasse gathering at their house. It was opened then; perhaps we used three or four shots that evening. I find crystalized sugar under the metal screw on top; otherwise the remaining liquid appears to be clear and clean. I'm not an expert on liqueurs ... would this still be good for cooking or baking?
okay; what can I do with it besides margarita, coffee drinks? any recipes for cake, biscotti or other desserts?
5 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Cointreau can stay almost endlessly - unopened or opened. The alcohol and sugar acts as a preservative. It will lose some of its flavor though once opened and a fews years into its life.
- Mayor Adam WestLv 71 decade ago
It doesn't really have an expiration date per-say. As long as it hasn't dried out or become sludge it is fine. It may have even improved over time with the flavors blending and mellowing.
