With the unofficial start of fall right around the corner, I wanted to pass along some delicious food and drink recipes that are guaranteed to jazz up Labor Day and the football season for you; our readers.
Each recipe listed below is infused with a variant of Captain Morgan Rum or Crown Royal Canadian Whisky – the perfect spirits for spending time outdoors, whether it’s enjoying a backyard barbecue or taking your tailgate to the next level.
RUM-INFUSED RECIPES
BBQ Chicken Bacon Bites
Nonstick cooking spray
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 oz. (half pound) bacon, cut into thirds
1/2 cup Spicy Sweet BBQ Sauce (recipe below)
Toothpicks
Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Georgia Johnson
Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Wrap each chicken piece with a small strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick and place on the baking sheet. Brush with BBQ sauce. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven, brush bites with more BBQ sauce, and return to oven. Bake for 15 more minutes. Serve warm.
Spicy Sweet BBQ Sauce
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup chile sauce
1/2 cup Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until thickened as desired. Stir occasionally. Use immediately as you wish, or store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Play Action Punch
1.5 oz. Captain Morgan® Original Spiced Rum
2 oz. pomegranate juice
1 oz. apple cider
1 oz. fresh lime juice
0.5 oz. simple syrup
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a punch glass. Add ice and stir well to blend. Garnish with a mixture of orange wheels, apple slices or pomegranate ice cubes.
WHISKY-INFUSED RECIPES
Brats with “Maple-ized” Onions
Photo Courtesy of hirejoejohnson
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 oz. cup Crown Royal® Maple Finished Whisky
Pinch of Salt
Buns
Instructions: Grill bratwursts over medium heat, turning them every three minutes until they turn golden brown or the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meanwhile, melt butter and oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and add a pinch of salt frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5-10 minutes. Add Crown Royal® Maple Finished Whisky to the skillet and continue to cook onions, stirring occasionally, until well “maple-ized” (turn down the heat if onions appear to be browning too quickly). Simmer until there is very little moisture left in the pan. Place brats on buns and top with generous amount of onions.
Bull Rush
1 oz. Crown Royal Black® Whisky
0.5 oz. Triple Sec Liqueur
1 splash(es) grenadine
3 oz. club soda
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a punch glass. Add ice and stir well to blend. Garnish with a mixture of orange wheels, apple slices or pomegranate ice cubes.
Sounds like we’ve got some great stuff for the coming holiday weekend. Just remember to enjoy your spirits responsibly. Don’t forget to join the conversation with us on Twitter using hashtag #LuxurySTND.