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/ (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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08pWWbY-YE (YouTube Video - The History of Cointreau) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZkRRxVitj0 (YouTube Video - Cointreau in Cocktails) https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2015/06/cointreau-a-brand-history (The Spirits Business Article on Cointreau) https://www.alcademics.com/2011/10/a-visit-to-the-cointreau-distillery-in-angers-france.html (Alcademics Blog Post on Cointreau Distillery) https://www.alcademics.com/2012/11/essential-oils-and-cointreaus-centrifuge.html (Alcademics Blog Post on Production Detail) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_sec (Wikipedia Article on Triple Sec) Contact Information: Official show website is: https://www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com/ (www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.com) Join my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf (http://eepurl.com/hfyhHf) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur (https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseur) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/ (https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/) Twitter: @LLConnoisseur