Salute To Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails
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Celebrated Chef and Former
Soldier John Besh and Mixologist and Former Soldier Bryan Stowe Create
Easy Summer Entertaining Recipes and Cocktails; Encourage Americans to
Give Back to the Troops while Celebrating this Summer
(June 2010) –
With backyard parties and picnics in the park in full swing, Bacardi
U.S.A., Inc. and the USO encourage Americans to take a moment from their
summer entertaining to toast the U.S. troops. Launching for the peak of
barbeque season on Independence Day, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. and the USO
will introduce the “Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails”
program, which gives consumers simple cocktail and grilling recipes to
take the stress out of entertaining. The
program also provides American citizens with an easy way to support and
remember our military heroes at home and abroad while celebrating this
summer.
Bacardi
U.S.A., Inc. has committed to donate $75,000 to the USO at the onset of
summer, with consumers (21+) able to increase the total donation amount
to a maximum of $100,000 through their participation in the program via
the “60 Second Cocktails” Facebook fan page. Each
time a new fan of the program joins the “60 Second Cocktails” Facebook
fan page, Bacardi U.S.A. will increase its donation to the USO by $1.
The fan page will host an online copy of the program recipe book,
additional recipe information and interactive mixology videos. Become a
fan of the “60 Second Cocktail”. (this promotion has expired)
“Our ‘Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails’
program gives consumers the tools they need to create inspired drinks
and grilling recipes that will impress all of their friends and family,”
said Julious Grant, senior vice president, national sales, Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. “At
the same time, it gives consumers a simple way to contribute to the men
and women of the armed forces and their families through supporting the
important programs of the USO.”
The “Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails” includes grilling and drink recipes made with Bacardi®® vodka, Bombay Sapphire® gin, Dewar’s® blended Scotch whisky and tequila Cazadores®.
Perfect for all at-home entertaining endeavors, these concoctions are
delicious, fresh tasting and sure to impress summer guests. Each recipe
takes less than 60 seconds to make and includes fresh, seasonal
ingredients readily available in your pantry or your local grocery
store. rum and flavored rums, Grey Goose.
In addition, Bacardi
U.S.A., Inc. and the USO have joined forces with Chef John Besh to
develop delicious grilling recipes that pair perfectly with the 60
second cocktails. The recipes include a Grilled Chicken Breast with Tequila Lime Glaze, Grilled Flank Steak with Louisiana Peach and Grey Goose Citron Glaze and Grilled Watermelon and Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad,
each of which uses or pairs perfectly with one of the featured spirits
to draw out the natural flavors while adding a little extra kick.
Perfect to dig into alongside a cold Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri, a
Cazadores Margarita, a Bombay Sapphire Collins or any of the other 60-second cocktails,
these simple dishes are sure to be a hit when hosting friends and
family this summer. And, since no barbeque is complete without a
decadent and delicious dessert, Besh has also created a recipe for
Grilled Peaches with Bacardi Gold Rum. Ideal for serving alongside your
favorite brand of vanilla ice cream or pound cake, this sweet treat is
sure to leave summer guests begging for an invitation to the next
soiree.
Besh remembers creating some of his first recipes in his tent while serving abroad.
With a strong commitment to charitable causes, Besh is thrilled to be
involved in raising funds for the USO, an organization close to his
heart. Besh has been awarded for his culinary achievements, including
recognition as one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” and runner up
to become the next Iron Chef on Food Network. Additionally, Besh’s
cookbook, ‘My New Orleans’, has received rave reviews and he is
currently filming an original series, “John Besh’s New Orleans” for
release this fall on PBS.
“I’m psyched to be working with Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. and the USO to add some originality and spice to summer grilling,” said John Besh, “As
a former soldier, I feel passionate about the goals of this program
and look forward to using delicious food and drink to benefit a cause I
have such a personal connection with.”
Joining Besh in the program is Bryan Stowe, a seasoned mixologist currently mixing drinks in New York and Miami.
Stowe’s cocktail making style incorporates simple, yet creative recipes
using organic, natural ingredients. Like Besh, Stowe is a former
soldier and remains involved in military charities. In April, Stowe is
planning to travel to Korea to perform his stand-up comedy routine for
the troops.
“Because of my time in the military, I feel an
authentic connection with the ‘Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second
Cocktails’ program. Graduating boot camp remains one of the proudest
days of my life, and the relationships I developed with my fellow
warriors remain among my strongest friendships,” said Stowe.
“I’m passionate about serving easy, creative recipes with a smile, and
look forward to giving Americans some fun drinks to toast with this
summer.”
The “Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails” program launches on Memorial Day, and will run through Labor Day 2010.
Article From: http://www.foodreference.com/
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