Episode 65: Cointreau

Episode 65 of the Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur podcast, hosted by Matt Birchard, titled "Episode 65: Cointreau" was published on August 13, 2021 and runs 18 minutes.

August 13, 2021 ·18m · Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur

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Episode Description

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 Cointreau
1875 - Edouard Cointreau, son of founder Edouard-Jean, takes over the company with his wife
1875 - Most commonly mentioned year Cointreau Triple Sec was invented/launched
1878 - Won an award at the World's Fair in Paris
1885 - The iconic bottle is trademarked along with the name and recipe
1889 - Another award is won at another World's Fair in Paris
1899 - The first film product advertisement is produced by the Lumiere brothers for Cointreau and introduces the brand's mascot Perrot
1903 - An advertising car featuring a large version of the Cointreau bottle in unveiled
1923 - Cointreau inventor, Edouard Cointreau dies, his sons Louis and Andre take over
1972 - A new distillery is opened
1989 - Cointreau merges with Rémy Martin to form Rémy Cointreau
2011 - Sixth generation family member, Alfred Cointreau, is named Brand Ambassador and Heritage Manager

Key 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 Cointreau

YouTube Video - Cointreau in Cocktails

The Spirits Business Article on Cointreau

Alcademics Blog Post on Cointreau Distillery

Alcademics Blog Post on Production Detail

Wikipedia Article on Triple Sec

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