“Shake it Up” with the Ultimate Margarita Getaway at Chateau de Cointreau

To celebrate National Margarita Day on 22 February, for the first time ever, Cointreau is inviting cocktail lovers to experience a rare, once-in-a-lifetime getaway inside the home of the Margarita, in partnership with Secret Escapes.

For more information and entry details, visit: Secret Escapes with the winner announced on 11th March 2026.

The Original Margarita was created in 1948 by Margaret Sames using Cointreau liqueur, Tequila and fresh lime juice – with Cointreau the only ingredient specifically named in the recipe. Today, the Margarita stands as one of the world’s most iconic cocktails, ranked in the Top 3 of the bestselling classics at the world’s best bars. Cointreau remains at the heart of over 500 cocktails, including timeless classics like the Cosmopolitan. Its signature liqueur – Cointreau L’Unique – is crafted through the distillation of sweet and bitter orange peels.

La Richardière aka Château de Cointreau

One lucky winner and three guests will enjoy a money-can’t-buy, three-day hosted experience beginning in Paris with an immersion into contemporary French cocktail culture, before travelling to an exclusive stay at La Richardière – the former Cointreau family home, situated on the Loir River – yes, without the ‘e’, this river runs north and roughly parallel to the bigger Loire. The pink-granite, 12-bedroom ‘Château de Cointreau’ is surrounded by 150 hectares of forest and offers a refined countryside escape, defined by historic architecture and riverside surroundings.

Alfred Cointreau – creating memories that last long after the glass is empty.”

The experience offers unparalleled access to the estate, including private distillery tours, hands-on Margarita masterclasses, and seasonal French dining with local talent – all curated to be shared together. Hosted by Alfred Cointreau, sixth generation member of the Cointreau family, the experience offers rare access to the Maison and a deeper understanding of the craft behind this enduring global icon.

Of course, at the heart of the experience is the Margarita itself – a cocktail story inseparable from Cointreau’s heritage and enduring influence on modern cocktail culture.

The experience includes:

·         A two-night stay across Paris and Angers, immersed in the heart of cocktail culture

·         A guided distillery tour and tasting at the site where every bottle of Cointreau has been crafted for over 175 years, offering behind-the-scenes insight into the heritage and flavour profile, led by master distiller Carole Quinton

·         A hands-on Margarita masterclass, inspired by the Original Margarita, where guests will learn to mix, balance and perfect the iconic serve with Cointreau’s Ambassador Kevin Suiero

·         Seasonal dining, thoughtfully curated to complement the tasting experience and showcase fresh, local flavours

·         Time to explore the grounds, soak up the surroundings and enjoy the setting at a relaxed pace

Read more about Cointreau here.

Spicy Margarita anyone?! Oh go on then…