Episode 65: Cointreau

Episode 65 features Cointreau, the original* Triple Sec clear orange liqueur (*There's some debate as to who invented Triple Sec). Bottled in 375ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof, it retails for $23.Enjoy this episode with some Cointreau on the rocks, or mix it up in a Margarita.Cointreau's official website: https://www.cointreau.com/us/en/ Brief Historical Timeline:1849 - The distillery is founded by brothers Edouard-Jean and Adolphe Cointreau1875 - Edouard Cointreau, son of founder Edouard-Jean, takes over the company with his wife1875 - Most commonly mentioned year Cointreau Triple Sec was invented/launched1878 - Won an award at the World's Fair in Paris1885 - The iconic bottle is trademarked along with the name and recipe1889 - Another award is won at another World's Fair in Paris1899 - The first film product advertisement is produced by the Lumiere brothers for Cointreau and introduces the brand's mascot Perrot1903 - An advertising car featuring a large version of the Cointreau bottle in unveiled1923 - Cointreau inventor, Edouard Cointreau dies, his sons Louis and Andre take over1972 - A new distillery is opened1989 - Cointreau merges with Rémy Martin to form Rémy Cointreau2011 - Sixth generation family member, Alfred Cointreau, is named Brand Ambassador and Heritage ManagerKey Cocktails:Cointreau was first mentioned in a cocktail book in 1913, and has been a key ingredient ever since. Try Cointreau in a Margarita, Sidecar, Cosmopolitan - or any cocktail that calls for triple sec.References:YouTube Video - The History of CointreauYouTube Video - Cointreau in CocktailsThe Spirits Business Article on CointreauAlcademics Blog Post on Cointreau DistilleryAlcademics Blog Post on Production DetailWikipedia Article on Triple SecContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur