The Billy Bishop Bullet
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The Billy Bishop Bullet
Very Strong ABV ( above 30% ), Potent and intense.
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Citrusy and slightly sweet
- Cointreau 1 part
- Gin 1 part
- Canadian Rye Whiskey 1 splash
- Orange Juice 1 splash
Shot glass
the billy bishop bulleThe Billy Bishop Bullet is a popular Gin cocktail containing a combinations of Cointreau,Gin,Rye Whiskey, Canadian,Orange Juice .Served using Shot glassThe Billy Bishop Bullet Ingredients
Cointreau,Gin,Rye Whiskey, Canadian,Orange Juice,
The Billy Bishop Bullet Recipe
Put one half Gin and one half Cointreau into a shot glass. Add a splash of Rye Whiskey and Orange Juice. History Of The Drink: This drink was made by a bartender from Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada to commemorate Canadian hero Billy Bishop, top Allied flying ace from World War I. This drink is only served to veterans only on Canadas Remembrance Day, which is November 11th. The ingredients of the drink have a symbolic meaning. The Gin is for the British counterpart of the war, the Cointreau is for the French counterpart, the splash of Rye Whiskey is for the Canadian counterpart and the splash of Orange Juice for taste is for the American counterpart who came into the war later.
Cointreau
Cointreau is a brand of Triple-Sec, a Triple-Sec is an Orange flavoured liqueur made by macerating sun-dried orange peels in alcohol for at least a day before passing through a three step distillation process.
Cointreau Distillery was set up by Adolphe Cointreau, a confectioner, and his brother Edouard-Jean Cointreau, in 1849.
The distillery found success in blending sweet and bitter orange skin and macerating them in alcohol from sugar beets, and the first bottle of Cointreau came out in 1875.
Cointreau is an 80 proof liqueur, 40% ABV.Gin
Gin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that has it\'s origin in medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists across Europe. The historical Gin producing regions are Southern France, Flanders and Netherlands. Gin was originally created to provide aqua vitae from grape and grain distillates.
During the Middle ages, the newly found substance Ethanol was considered by Alchemists to be the water of life, and an aqueous solution of ethanol was in use all over Europe and had different names and is literally the origin of many spirits like Whisky ( from the Gaelic uisce beatha for water of life ). Today Gin is produces from a wide range of ingredients, which gave rise to numerous distinct styles and brands. The predominant flavour of Gin is from the Juniper berries and then each different distillery flavours it further with an assortment of botanicas or herbs, spices, floral and fruit flavours, in different combinations. Gin is commonly drank mixed with Tonic water but it is also often used as a base spirit for many gin based flavoured liqueurs like Sloe Gin.Canadian Rye Whiskey
Rye Whisky is essentially Canadian Whisky, Canadian corn whiskey uses some rye grain added to the mash to give it more flavour and this characteristic style and flavour gave Canadian Whisky the name Rye Whisky.
But, Rye Whiskey can be American too, it is essentially a Bourbon but must be distilled from at least 51% rye grain to be labeled a Rye Whiskey.
So the rule of thumb is, if it is referred to as Rye Whiskey it is American, and if its labeled as Rye Whisky, it is Canadian.Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C, one cup contains twice the daily recommended value. Vitamin C supports the immune system and helps fighting the common cold. The folate in Orange juice supports healthy fetal development. It is low calory and thus is already a qualified alternative to cola fizz in your cocktail if you want to keep your drinks acceptably healthy.
Orange Juice being citrus and naturally sweet and sour, it literally goes with almost any liquor, and of course Vodka being neutral, the best known pairing is with Vodka. But goes well with Dark Rum too, and you get the Planter's Punch, mix it with Champagne and you have made a mimosa, or with tequila to make a tequila sunrise.
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