Harlequin Orange Liqueur

Harlequin Orange Liqueur is a premium, cognac-based orange liqueur produced in France, designed for drinkers who want more depth and character than a typical orange cordial. The spirit starts with a base of carefully aged cognac, including VS and VSOP components, which brings warmth, structure, and a refined brandy character to every pour. 

To this foundation, Harlequin adds a blend of Mediterranean oranges—both sweet and bitter—chosen for their vivid aroma and naturally intense flavor. This dual-orange approach creates real complexity: the sweet oranges add juiciness and roundness, while the bitter oranges contribute zest, aromatic oils, and a faintly drying finish that keeps the liqueur from tasting cloying.

In the glass, you can expect bright notes of orange peel, tangerine, and honey, supported by subtle herbal tones and hints of vanilla from the cognac base. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a sweetness that’s present but controlled, tapering into a gentle citrus bitterness rather than a sugary aftertaste. Several retailers and reviewers describe Harlequin as part of the same family as Grand Marnier, a cognac-infused orange liqueur with comparable intensity and complexity. 

At 40% ABV (80 proof), Harlequin has the strength to hold its own in cocktails. Use it as a top-shelf orange component in margaritas, sidecars, cosmopolitans, or old fashioneds with an orange twist. Bars and shops often recommend it as a high-quality alternative to triple sec in “top shelf” margaritas, and it also performs well in stirred classics where you want both sweetness and layered citrus.

Outside the shaker, Harlequin works beautifully as a sipping liqueur in a small snifter after dinner, where the brandy character and orange aromatics can open up with a bit of warmth. It’s also a useful kitchen ingredient: a splash can lift fruit salads, glazes, chocolate desserts, crêpes, or custards with an adult orange note rooted in real cognac rather than artificial flavorings.

Whether you’re upgrading your home bar or adding a versatile citrus-brandy liqueur to a professional lineup, Harlequin Orange Liqueur delivers serious flavor, classic French pedigree, and impressive flexibility in one 750ml bottle.