The Charles Coburn Cocktail: A Classic Hollywood Gin Drink With A Tropical Twist
In short: Discover the Charles Coburn cocktail, a gin and pineapple creation from the 1951 book Bottoms Up. This video explores the drink's origins, its connection to the famous film star, and how to prepare it, while addressing the practical realities of aviation safety and alcohol consumption.
The Charles Coburn cocktail is a vintage recipe attributed to the prominent 1930s and 40s film star Charles Coburn. Featured in Ted Saucier’s 1951 collection Bottoms Up, the drink combines gin and pineapple. The preparation is straightforward: mix the ingredients with ice, shake thoroughly, strain into a glass, and garnish with a small piece of lemon peel.
The video also examines the use of specific spirits like Ungava, which provides a surprising frothiness to the cocktail. Additionally, the host demonstrates a non-alcoholic variation using Seedlip Spice 94, noting that such alternatives are useful for pilots who must adhere to strict regulations—such as the Canadian rule prohibiting alcohol consumption within 12 hours of flying—which often exceed the 8-hour benchmarks found in other regions.
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