Food and Drink Tag

It was a blast. Last week, we wrote about human cannonball Brian Miser, who was to be launched out of a cannon to mark the “launch” of Captain Morgan’s new “Cannon Blast” shot. This past Saturday, Miser took the stage in Downtown Orlando and was shot between multiple bars on Wall St. for the first-ever and most epic Cannon Blast Bar Crawl. Afterwards, Captain Morgan’s newest shot innovation, Captain Morgan Cannon Blast – the shot to end all shots – was officially launched. Even though Brian has performed more than 6,500Read More

Halloween is coming up in just two weeks, and we have a feeling that most of you will be partaking in some beverages over the very spooky weekend. Accordingly, we want to help you out with some fun, festive recipes to make your Halloween a little more unique! Captain Morgan has provided us with three awesome cocktail recipes that are perfect for any drinker, whether you love beer, cider, or hard liquor. Take a look below and get in the Halloween spirit! The Morgan Monster Ingredients: – 1.5 oz. CAPTAINRead More

If you know someone who loves whiskey, and someone who has very expensive taste – and if these people happen to be the same person – Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co. has teamed up with Neiman Marcus to create the ultimate fantasy whiskey package of all time. Titled The Orphan Barrel Project, the gift consists of two parts. First, a lucky someone will receive a bespoke whiskey cabinet stocked with the entire Orphan Barrel collection to-date, as well as a VIP trip to the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky to taste recently-discoveredRead More

Let’s bring back apple! In recent years, pumpkin has taken over autumn and the original fall food, while apple has been all but forgotten. Luckily, National Apple Month in October is here to remind you of apple cider, apple picking, apple pie and now…Crown Royal Regal Apple cocktails! Since its launch last August, Crown Royal Regal Apple has been widely enjoyed among consumers and bartenders for its drinkability in cocktails, shots and sipping on the rocks. Pumpkin may remain a favorite flavored latte, but apple has definitely taken over flavoredRead More

  The best time of the year is upon is – football is back! With college ball kicking off last night, and the NFL season just a week away, it is time to get ready for an awesome fall full of football – which of course includes some epic tailgating. No matter what team you follow, there’s nothing that beats a crisp autumn day in the parking lot chowing down on some awesome food and sipping your favorite drinks with your friends, in anticipation of your team’s victory. But let’sRead More

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be invited to a special event hosted by George Dickel Whisky and award-winning barbecue chef Adam Perry Lang. George Dickel has teamed up with Mr. Lang to create excellent barbecue sauce and recipes to complement their excellent brand of whisky. Everything at George Dickel is done by hand, from the selecting of barrels to whiskey distillation. The company wanted to match this tradition in its foray into the world of barbecue, and Adam Perry Lang was able to craft some fantastic barbecue rubsRead More

Looking for a new drink to get your chill on as the summer winds down? Well, we’ve got you covered, especially if you’re a fan of white wine. Meet Honeyvine. Honeyvine is new to market, and is perfect for sipping on its own, or enjoying in a white wine cocktail. Honeyvine is a blend of natural honey with white wine, crafted by Winemaker Reggie Hammond, whose curiosity yielded a surprisingly delicious taste. Made from the best California grapes, pressed and cool-fermented  in stainless steel tanks, the natural honey essence allowsRead More

I bet you didn’t know that this Sunday, August 16th, is National Rum Day. But you’re welcome, because now you do, and you have another reason to celebrate. To get you pumped for an epic Sunday RumDay celebration, we’re sharing some recipes designed by Captain Morgan in conjunction with one of America’s most-beloved supermodels – the incomparable Chrissy Teigen! Last weekend, Chrissy Teigen headed to South Beach for her own Sunday RumDay bash with Captain Morgan. During the celebration, Chrissy shared “3 Freaky Facts” about herself. See below for a hilarious videoRead More

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to be invited to participate in the Capture the Crown challenge put on by Crown Royal at the Jeff Kyle 400 NASCAR Race at the Brickyard in Indianapolis. Crown Royal has sponsored the Your Hero’s Name Here 400 (previously known as the Brickyard 400) since 2012, and this year, the recipient was Jeff Kyle, brother of American Sniper namesake Chris Kyle, who was recognized for his incredible charitable works in helping soldiers readjust to normal life through the Guardian for Heroes Foundation. Not exactlyRead More

Here at Writtalin we were recently invited to participate in a challenge from Captain Morgan – to create the ultimate summertime punch using Captain Morgan White Rum. We had our choice of Captain Morgan’s Pineapple, Coconut, and Grapefruit White Rum varieties to choose from, using one of these delicious rums to create a unique beverage that tastes just like summer. With Memorial Day upon us, it is time to reveal the official Writtalin recipe utilizing Captain Morgan White Rum. So today, we are happy to bring you Captain’s Caribbean KickRead More

In preparation for Memorial Day weekend, cover model and celebrity personality Chrissy Teigen kicked off celebrations early by mixing a few tasty cocktails with the new flavored variants from Captain Morgan Rum – Grapefruit, Coconut and Pineapple. Joined by media and select guests, Chrissy teamed up with local LA mixologist, Joseph Brooke, at The Hollywood Roosevelt to mix a few Memorial Day libations. Simple to make, yet packed with flavor, Chrissy and Joseph debuted the Shark Puncher, Baewatch and Palomaloha as the perfect beverages to responsibly enjoy by the beach orRead More

If you’re a fan of bourbon, we have some big news to bring you today. I.W. Harper, an iconic American Whiskey, has returned home to the U.S. after nearly two decades abroad. I.W. Harper bourbon was first produced in the U.S. in the late 1800s, but for the last 20+ years, the whiskey has only been available overseas. No more. This whiskey is back stateside, and I.W. Harper is here to stay. The bourbon began hitting shelves nationwide a few weeks ago, and should be coming to a liquor storeRead More

Kentucky Derby weekend is here, and we all know what that means – ladies in big hats, gentlemen in suits, plenty of gambling, and of course, gallons upon gallons of the famous derby drink: the timeless, iconic mint julep! To help you prepare for race day celebrations, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has been working with some of the top mixologists in the nation to develop recipes inspired by different regions of the country. No matter where you live, why not give all three a try!? The Race for the Best MintRead More

From “Sportsmageddon,” to “Sportstacular Saturday,” the upcoming weekend is being touted as one of the best lineups in the history of sports. From the Mayweather-Pacquiao “Fight of the Century,” to the Derby’s “Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports,” to NHL & NBA playoff action, there’s no lack of on-court and in-arena excitement. But wait – there’s more.  Chelsea is set to square off against Manchester City or Tottenham for their fourth straight title, the Yankees and the Bo Sox will do battle and the NFL draft will turn college stars into guaranteedRead More

Captain Morgan White Rum is here with some exciting new flavors to get your summer started the right way! Beloved celebrity personality and Sports Illustrated cover model Chrissy Teigen has teamed up with Captain Morgan to debut the brand’s newest flavor offerings: Captain Morgan Pineapple, Captain Morgan Coconut, and Captain Morgan Grapefruit Rum. Starring as a peg-leg pirate with a taste for island cocktails, Chrissy forces beach inhabitants to “surrender” to the three new flavors now available by everyone’s favorite rum brand. Captain Morgan White Rum Recipes Now that you’reRead More