Mathilde Orange XO Liqueur

Mathilde Orange XO Liqueur is an 80-proof (40% ABV) French orange liqueur, 750mL, from Maison Ferrand — aged Cognac Ferrand oak-cask brandy married with distilled sweet-orange peel. In the Grand Marnier family rather than the clear triple-sec style, it's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

Ferrand's formula starts with its own cognac, distilled from wine and aged in oak, then blends in the essence of sweet oranges — refined, powerful, and round where triple secs are sharp and lean. Pour it into a cognac-based sidecar or margarita for a deeper, more luxurious orange note.

Tasting notes (official brand language): refined, delicate nose of vine blossom, orange peel, and vanilla; voluptuous, round, richly flavored body of honey, baking spice, and butterscotch; bitter orange peel keeps the sweetness in check; remarkable length on the finish.

Why buy: At 80 proof it's one of the boldest orange liqueurs on the shelf — cocktails need less of it, and the cognac base brings real depth. A clear step up from generic triple sec for any home bar's liqueur shelf.

FAQ — people also ask:

Q: What does the "XO" mean in Mathilde Orange XO?
A: It refers to the cognac base — XO-grade-style aged brandy from Maison Ferrand's own cellars — not a specific age claim for the liqueur itself.

Q: Is Mathilde Orange XO like Grand Marnier?
A: They're the same family — cognac-based orange liqueurs at 80 proof — but Mathilde is Ferrand's own expression with distilled sweet-orange peel and a drier, spice-led profile.

Q: What cocktails use Mathilde Orange XO?
A: Any cocktail calling for orange liqueur — sidecars, margaritas, cosmos — gets richer with an 80-proof cognac-based option. More French liqueurs at Mathilde at Del Mesa Liquor.