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Yesterday, I went to the adorable Haven's Kitchen to watch Chef Hugh Acheson partner with Captain Morgan to make new summer inspired dishes and cocktails. Who doesn't enjoy a tasty rum cocktails paired with equally delicious bites. Some of you may already be familiar with Chef Hugh Acheson through my previous post for Thanksgiving dishes here or from he's appearances as a judge on Top Chef! Hugh's passion is making southern food with a twist, being a Canadian native he finds the cuisine of the southern awe-inspiring. During this round table demo at Haven's Kitchen we were able to sample two food items and two cocktails from the dynamic duo Hugh & Captain Morgan Rum. I must say each concoction and recipe was delightful, but I guess if I had to choose….it would be the skirt steak sandwich because I love a good sandwich with perfectly cooked meat and the Mint Mutiny cocktail, it was light and refreshing and I enjoy smelling fresh mint with each sip.
Each of the options are perfect for this summer's upcoming gatherings with friends and family because fun, food and cocktails go hand in hand for summer! Check out the recipes below to start making them in your home!
Skirt Steak Captain Morgan Spiced Black Rum Banh Mi
· Skirt Steak
· Captain Morgan Spiced Black Rum
· Pickled Carrots
· Pickled Radish
· *Made with Peanut Oil*
Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum Glazed Wings
· Chicken wings
· Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
· Garlic Buttermilk Dressing
· Scallions
· *Made with Peanut Oil*
Captain’s Agua Fresca
· 1 1/2 ounces Captain Morgan White Rum
· 2 ounces Strawberry and Mint Agua Fresca (recipe follows)
· 3 Cucumber Dials
Directions: In a rocks glass, combine the Captain Morgan White Rum and Strawberry and Mint Agua Fresca with cracked ice. Slide the 3 cucumber dials down the sides of the glass.
Strawberry and Mint Agua Fresca
(Makes approximately 2 cups)
· ¾ cup water
· 2 cups of strawberries tops cut off and hulled
· 2 tablespoons sugar
· 3 ounces lime juice
· 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves
Directions: Puree all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Chill and set aside until ready to use.
Mint Mutiny
· Crushed ice
· 1 teaspoon fresh mint, torn into pieces
· 1½ ounces Captain Morgan White Rum
· ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
· ½ ounce Rose Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
· Club soda
· 1 cucumber spear
· 1 mint spring
Directions: Fill a julep cup with crushed ice. Stir in the torn mint. Add the Captain Morgan White Rum, lemon juice, Rose Simple Syrup, and then fill with club soda until the cup is almost full. Top the cup with a mound of more crushed ice and garnish with a cucumber spear. Rub the mint sprig between your palms to express the natural oil and garnish with the cucumber. Serve with a straw.
Rose Simple Syrup
· 1 cup sugar
· 1 teaspoon of rose water
Directions: Add 1 cup of hot water to the sugar and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the rose water, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.
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Last week I went to hang out with Captain Morgan and celebrity chef Hugh Acheson to support WhyHunger. An amazing charity encouraging movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. Captain Morgan & chef Hugh Acheson have teamed up to bring awareness to the WhyHunger cause and to inspire holiday dishes and cocktails. Hugh is encouraging consumers 21+ to share their recipes and entertaining tips utilizing the hashtag #CaptainsTable. Every time the hashtag is used throughout the holiday season, the brand will donate $1 to the charity! I had a brief chat with Hugh asking him what his favorite dish for Thanksgiving, no surprise, like most its stuffing. He likes to make his with lots of leeks and sage and perfectly toasted bread.
Events: The Unsinkable Henry Morgan by Michael Haussman. Dive into the Mystery of Infamous Privateer
Let me start by saying….Captain Morgan is more than a drink, he was a real pirate trying to conquer the world! Of course his story is fanscinating and has become the inspiration behind the Captain Morgan brand. So naturally they partnered with the Sundance Channel to create The Unsinkable Henry Morgan a 30 min documentary by the award winning director Michael Haussman. Check out the preview below! I must say I enjoyed the screening and the perfectly paired cocktails with maple bacon popcorn! Don't forget it airs Jan 20th on the Sundance Channel.
Cocktails with the big block ice (I never want a mixed drink without them, lol)
It makes you think if the Captain Hook character was inspired by Capt. Morgan
Replica of Satisfaction (Capt. Morgan's boat)
Mini burgers & fries
Fleet of Rum!
The maple bacon popcorn :-P
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