Baccardi, the USO and the troops – a great mix

The folks at Baccardi wrote me yesterday and admitted that they wanted to help the troops by giving $100k to the USO and asked me to tell you about their 60-Second Cocktails;

Civilian and military readers alike understand the USO’s important mission to raise morale for soldiers overseas. From Operation Enduring Care to the Celebrity Entertainment Tour, the USO has been providing a home away from home for American servicemen and women since World War II. As (editor/author/contributor) for one of the most popular military blogs on the internet, we need your help spreading the word: please encourage your readers to visit the fan page and contribute to the USO!

On the “60 Second Cocktails” Facebook page, your readers will find easy grilling and cocktail recipes using Bacardi products from celebrity chef John Besh and seasoned mixologist Bryan Stowe, both former Marines. The “60 Second Cocktail Program” is a great resource for summer BBQ, and an easy way to give to the USO.

Flattery will get you everywhere, Baccardi. So all you have to do is click the picture above which will take you to the Facebook page and click the “Donate” buttons and Baccardi will make your donation for you. And, oh, drink some Baccardi.

They also sent me some recipes for some drinks you can practice making this weekend. I put them below the jump;

Salute to Summer’s Best 60 Second Cocktails Recipes:

BACARDI® Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

3 parts BACARDI Superior Rum

1 part lime juice

1 part simple syrup

(or 2 Tbsp. Sugar)

Directions: In a shaker with ice, combine ingredients. Shake and pour into rocks glass with ice.

GREY GOOSE® Fresh Berry Lemonade

1 ½ parts GREY GOOSE Vodka

Fresh-squeezed lemonade

5 raspberries

1 tsp. sugar

Directions: In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle raspberries with sugar. Pour into a tall glass over ice. Top with GREY GOOSE vodka and lemonade. Present with raspberries and a lemon.

CAZADORES® Margarita

3 parts Tequila CAZADORES Reposado

2 parts premium triple sec

1 part fresh lime juice

Serve blended with or over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

BACARDI® LIMÓN™ & Iced Tea

1 part BACARDI LIMÓN Flavored Rum

3 parts iced tea

Pour over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.

DEWAR’S® CALLAWAY® Cocktail

2 parts DEWAR’S® 12 Blended Scotch Whiskey

1 part fresh lemon juice

1 part simple syrup

1 part ginger ale

Lemon wedge

Combine DEWAR’S 12 Blended Scotch Whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker filled 2/3 full of ice. Shake 4-6 times and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Collins

1 ½ parts BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Gin

½ part fresh-squeezed lemon juice

¾ part simple syrup

3 parts club soda
Directions: Pour first three ingredients into a Collins glass with ice and stir. Add more ice, top with club soda and stir well once more. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Category: Support the troops