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 »

With a big 4th of July weekend upon us, remember to PLEASE don’t drink and drive. I know that you know that drinking and driving is a terrible idea, but so does everyone else, yet DUI’s continue to happen.

Last night, Phoenix Mercury guard and the WNBA’s biggest star, Diana Taurasi, was cited for DUI last night after a game…STUPID.

Two nights ago, legendary wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper was busted for DUI in Hollywood…STUPID

As you read this, NFL receiver Dante Stallworth is sitting in jail for DUI manslaughter…he drank, he drove, and he ran over a guy with his Bentley…KILLING HIM. Stallworth was well above the legal limit for blood alcohol content, and this is simply tragically STUPID.

I hate to be a downer, but as simple as this concept seems, people still don’t seem to get it. Please don’t drink and drive this weekend, but please drink and have a good time.