The only way Captain Morgan could top its epic online-prank call-super-app was to boldly attempt the obvious. Yup. Finally, super models and spiced rum have joined forces to pump up the proverbial party in epic fashion.
According to Captain Morgan parent company Diageo:
“It’s a great opportunity to work with a brand that is synonymous with fun,” said Marisa Miller, the Ultimate American Supermodel. “Captain Morgan is all about celebrating legendary times and I’m excited to be on board as the Captain’s First Mate.” Continue Reading »
I’m a big fan of the military and I guess that should be evident, being that in three days, I will hit my four year mark of active duty service in the Army. I’m also a big fan of alcohol and fine beverage, which should be even more evident, as I write and blog for Mutineer. Sadly, unless the former is causing one to drink the latter, the two don’t have too much of a connection.
Enter Bacardi U.S.A. and the USO and two former soldiers, one turned celebrated chef and the other a seasoned mixologist. Combined, they work to raise $100,000 for the USO and salute our military heroes by launching the “Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails” program, which gives consumers simple grilling and cocktail recipes created by Chef John Besh and Mixologist Bryan Stowe. Continue Reading »
I know what you are thinking, because I am thinking the same thing. Smoked Salmon flavored Vodka, that really happened? Really? Yes, really.
The five-year-old Alaska Distillery has produced a vodka made with salmon caught in the Gulf of Alaska. The secret to the vodka’s unique flavor is how the salmon is smoked, a secret that Alaska Distillery does not intend on revealing. Continue Reading »
Next week, NOLA Brewing is releasing its second seasonal beer called the “7th Street Wheat” Ale. It derives its name, appropriately, from the 7th Street wharf that lies across the street from the brewery. This is NOLA Brewing’s second seasonal release since it was founded in 2008.
- Beer description: American Wheat Beer with Lemon Basil
- ABV: 4.5%
- IBUs: 15
- Hops: Sterling and Crystal
- Malts: 2-row, Vienna, Acidulated and Canada Wheat
- Other ingredients: Fresh Lemon Basil
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Fans of Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine & Spirits, and the rest of the ratings mags should really be into this. Coca-Cola has done it! They have quantified the happiness of countries and, according to the “Happiness Barometer”, the top five are as follows:
- Mexico – 87.7
- Philippines – 86.4
- Argentina – 80
- South Africa – 80
- Romania – 79.7
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Universal Pictures is looking forward to many more epic fine beverage scenes, such as this orgy of drinks from “Meet the Fockers”.
The folks at Universal Pictures are pretty excited to have DonQ Rum out of Puerto Rico appear in some upcoming films, including “Little Fockers” (the sequel to Meet the Fockers) and “Get Him to the Greek”. Continue Reading »
A few days ago, President Barack Obama met with the new British Prime Minister, David Cameron. The two enjoyed a light banter on, what else, the subject of beer. Each brought a beer from their area of the world to exchange with the other. Obama represented Chicago with Goose Island 312, while Cameron pimped out Hobgoblin from Wychwood Brewery in his home constituency, Whitney. Continue Reading »
Back in the Spring Break feature in Issue 10 of Mutineer Magazine, we highlighted airlines that were featuring their own unique cocktail menu on board the planes. Now it seems we have one more to add to the list.
Starting today, Continental Airlines will be extending its line of specialty beverages with the addition of Stirrings Mojito, Stirrings Pomegranate Martini, and Red Bull Energy Drink. The Mojito will be served with Bacardi Light rum on ice, while the Pomegranate Martini will be served with SKYY Vodka on ice. Both cocktails will be available for sale in economy class, by credit card only, for $9. Continue Reading »
