I am lucky enough to work in an industry where we can share
ideas. At a recent conference I attended we were sharing a variety of
ideas...how to increase membership, how to best serve our members, and best
marketing practices. Social media came up (something I love to talk about...but
let's be honest, I will talk about anything).
A friend suggested I follow Captain Morgan because it was a
company that was fantastic when it came to generating interaction and shares. I
suggested my friend follow Oreo (for the same reasons). What does
this have to do with a blog dedicated to delicious drinks? I will tell you, I
got the better end of the site shares, I believe.
Just a couples days after I started following Captain
Morgan, they featured a drink...and if you know me at all, you know I am always
up to try a new drink. This one is one of my favorites! I have to admit I
substituted Kraken spiced rum (my husband purchased it because he really likes
to say "release the kraken" but the rum is tasty) because I didn't
have Captain Morgan...I followed them for social media inspiration.
I have finished that bottle of rum...which reminds me, I
really need to go to the store.
Hope you enjoy the recipe:
Blood Orange Sugared Rum Fizz
makes 4- Juice of 2 Blood Oranges
- Juice of 2 Navel Oranges
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 4 ounces Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
- 12 ounces 7 Up
- Sanding Sugar, if desired, for rim of glass
- Combine juice with sugar and ginger; stir until well combined. Keep refrigerated until needed.
- Dampen rim of martini glasses, dredge in sanding sugar. Set aside.
- In pitcher, combine refrigerated juice and rum. Pour equally into each glass. Top off with cold 7-Up. Garnish with orange wedges, if desired.
The recipe came from http://doughmesstic.com/2012/12/08/keeping-it-sweet-and-spicy-with-captain-morgan/
