Spicy cocktails have been steadily moving beyond the occasional chilli Margarita, and Cointreau is leaning into the trend with a new expression created specifically for drinkers who like a little heat.

Cointreau Spicy has launched in Singapore, bringing together the brand’s familiar orange flavour with Bird’s Eye chilli, jalapeño and a touch of cucumber. The new liqueur is designed for drinks such as Spicy Margaritas and highballs, as well as chilli-forward versions of familiar cocktails including the Paloma.

From September to October 2026, Cointreau Spicy cocktails will also be available at selected bars and restaurants around Singapore.

What is Cointreau Spicy?

Rather than simply adding chilli flavouring to the existing Cointreau recipe, Cointreau Spicy is a new 30% ABV orange liqueur.

Bird’s Eye chilli is infused through maceration, while natural chilli and jalapeño flavourings add further heat. Cucumber is included to give the drink fresher, greener notes and prevent the spice from overwhelming the orange.

The intention appears to be less about producing the hottest possible drink and more about creating something bartenders can use without having to separately infuse spirits or muddle chillies for every cocktail.

That approach also fits with research commissioned by Cointreau earlier this year. Among 8,000 adults surveyed across the UK, US, Japan and Brazil, 64% preferred spice that was balanced or relatively mild enough for other flavours to remain noticeable.

Nearly half of respondents who were open to spicy or bold alcoholic drinks also said they were more willing to try them when drinking socially.

Where to try Cointreau Spicy in Singapore

For its Singapore launch, Cointreau Spicy will appear on specially created cocktail menus at 15 venues from September to October 2026.

Participating establishments include:

• Papi’s Tacos
• The Bar at 15 Stamford
• EL CHIDO
• Mars Bar
• Mnemonic Brew & Craft
• Flying Squirrel

Expect different interpretations rather than one standard drink across every venue, with the liqueur being used in Margaritas, Palomas, highballs and other cocktails.

There are also several launch activities happening throughout September.

On 17 September, Canning Bar & Lounge will host a Cointreau guest shift with Bangkok social club The Consul from 7pm to 10pm.

Papi’s Tacos will meanwhile offer limited-edition Cointreau merchandise through scratch-card redemptions with purchases of Cointreau Spicy cocktails at its Tanjong Pagar, Jalan Besar, Seah Street and Katong outlets.

Travellers purchasing a bottle of Cointreau Spicy at the airport can also redeem a complimentary Spicy Margarita at EL CHIDO at Pullman Singapore Hill Street. The rooftop bar will run its own Cointreau Spicy cocktail promotion for three months.

Cointreau Spicy launch party at Yardbird

The main Singapore launch takes place at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar on Friday, 18 September 2026, from 5pm to 10pm.

There will be live DJ entertainment alongside S$10 Cointreau Spicy cocktails, including a Mango Spicy cocktail and spicy versions of the Margarita, Paloma and Highball.

Food will be available in the form of Pork Belly or Spicy Shrimp tacos at S$8, while those who think their chilli tolerance is particularly impressive can put it to the test in a hot wings competition.

Reservations are not required and walk-ins are welcome.

Can you buy Cointreau Spicy in Singapore?

Those who would rather experiment at home can purchase Cointreau Spicy from Cold Storage and Cellarbration, both in stores and online.

Cellarbration is also offering a Cointreau twin-bottle bundle that comes with a complimentary Cointreau Margarita glass.

Given its chilli and citrus profile, the most obvious starting point would be a Spicy Margarita, although Cointreau also suggests using it in highballs and Palomas, or serving it simply with lime and salt.

For home bartenders who like spicy cocktails but would rather not keep fresh chillies around specifically for drinks, Cointreau Spicy essentially turns the heat into part of the liqueur itself.