Is there a traditional Canadian Air Force drink?

[lstpierre]

Our unit is doing an event with an army unit, and we want to treat them to a traditional RCAF drink. As an example, the traditional drink for RCR (I believe) is drambuie. Does the air force have anything like this?

 

[Michael OLeary]

Our unit is doing an event with an army unit, and we want to treat them to a traditional RCAF drink. As an example, the traditional drink for RCR (I believe) is drambuie. Does the air force have anything like this?

Drambuie is not a "traditional RCR drink." The only regimentally acknowledged drink is the Ortona Toast, a regimental toast made of rum, water and sugar.

 

[Occam]

Moosemilk?

Is there anything Moosemilk can't do?

 

[TangoTwoBravo]

Shirley Temple seems to ring a bell for the RCAF.

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[Good2Golf]

Moosemilk?

Is there anything Moosemilk can't do?

Yes, Moosemilk is it!

RCAF - Customs and Traditions (scroll down to Moosemilk)

Moose Milk

There are many recipes for this uniquely Canadian drink but almost all call for rum - and lots of it. Some also include brandy. Add some coffee liqueur as well - all to a milk, cream and vanilla ice cream base with some sugar and a little nutmeg to enhance the flavour. Go to any Christmas celebration at an air wing in Canada and somebody will have mixed up a barrel of this memorable Air Force concoction.

The generally accepted "official" recipe for Moose Milk, dating back to the mid WWII period at RCAF Station Borden.  It claimed that one of the mess' bartenders, a Flight Sergeant Jack “Pony” Moore, concoted the mixture on the instructions of the Base CO for guests to "have a good time."  A couple of 40-pounders (Dark Rum and Canadian Rye) providing the kick makes it a rather enjoyable drink.  Some substitutions include a brick of ice cream in place of the whipping cream.
(Photo recipe credit: www.badenremembered.com) 

 

[Journeyman]

Shirley Temple seems to ring a bell for the RCAF.

Damn, I was just about to type "Shirley Temple -- with extra grenadine for those 'manly' fighter pilots"  ;D

 

[Occam]

Shirley Temple seems to ring a bell for the RCAF.

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Why, I oughta... 

;D

Go to any Christmas celebration at an air wing in Canada and somebody will have mixed up a barrel of this memorable Air Force concoction.

Hrrrrmph.  Reason #1,383,201 to not like ADM(IM) - "They're not a Wing".

 

[Redeye]

Our unit is doing an event with an army unit, and we want to treat them to a traditional RCAF drink. As an example, the traditional drink for RCR (I believe) is drambuie. Does the air force have anything like this?

If it's pink and has an umbrella in it, you're probably on the right track.

 

[Good2Golf]

If it's pink and has an umbrella in it, you're probably on the right track.

Redeye, you forgot "fruit" in that list of critical elements of a fighter pilot's drink. 

 

[Pat in Halifax]

Our unit is doing an event with an army unit, and we want to treat them to a traditional RCAF drink. As an example, the traditional drink for RCR (I believe) is drambuie. Does the air force have anything like this?

Sorry, couldn't resist...Wine??...as in wahhhh!!
I guess we aren't helping much!
I must say that the recipe for Moose Milk is most DEFINATELY NOT the Navy RCN version!..no ice cream!

 

[Kalatzi]

a B-52

Re the fruit and umbrella - A Zombie?

 

[Good2Golf]

Ice cream is for amateurs, the chilled whipping cream is the proper way. 

Some folks are okay with cutting corners on quality and presentation, I suppose.  That's why you RCN guys whould stick with pounding back straight rum.  :nod:

Cheers
G2G

 

[dapaterson]

But what's the drink of the Army Air Corps?

 

[Strike]

If you want a fighter pilot drink, why not Afterburners?

Sambouca shot held in the mouth, tip the head back, light it and sprinkle cinnamon over the flame.  The trick is to push the liquid in the mouth up with your tongue and also make sure you have wiped your face of any stray liquor, otherwise you risk some pretty nice burns!  ;D

Ahhh, memories of Moose Jaw...or the lack of them.

 

[Kalatzi]

Though not a drink Blue angels can be an interesting accompaniment to the above

One of those "Dont try This at home kids" stunts  >

 

[Maxadia]

Though not a drink Blue angels can be an interesting accompaniment to the above

One of those "Dont try This at home kids" stunts  >

At the same time?  Now THAT would be interesting.  ;D

 

[57Chevy]

Drambuie is not a "traditional RCR drink." The only regimentally acknowledged drink is the Ortona Toast, a regimental toast made of rum, water and sugar.

originally with the "issue" dark (er) (est) rum..........Yummy.

Michael, I noticed a little typo on your site.
...... "with the same field expedient served at Ortona Crossroads; a mixture of run, water and sugar consumed from a white china mug."


Or was that intentional. ;D
:cheers:

 

[Michael OLeary]

Not my site, but I'll pass the typo to the regimental web guy.

 

[Zoomie]

But what's the drink of the Army Air Corps?

No such thing - so it's irrelevant.

 

[GAP]

But what's the drink of the Army Air Corps?

anything?