March 2008
The first liquid vote is cast
Americans, 21 and older, can cast their ballot in the most spirited fashion at a special “primary” hosted by the Bravo Group, March 31st at the Privado Lounge in Harrisburg, PA.
Cocktails, made with Leblon, the ultra-premium Cachaça rum, inspired by the three presidential candidates, will be used to gauge public opinion and ultimate voting preferences. Leblon will release its own straw poll to tally how many of each cocktail was consumed at the primary party.
Steve Luttmann, CEO of Leblon, assures us that this liquid ballot will be an accurate predictor of the popular vote, because Harrisburg’s “primary” attendees represent a general cross-section of the country’s voting population.
The Obama-irinha; is sharp and flavorful using muddled fresh limes that echo his native Indonesia.
The Clinton Caipirinha-Up; uses guava juice, native to Mexico, and inspired by her popularity with the Hispanic voter.
The Strawberry McCain Caipirinha; combines the red berry with basil reflecting his zesty nature and recognition in the Red States.
Leblon is the main ingredient in the Caipirinha (kai-pur-reen-ya), the popular cocktail that hails from Brazil.
Obama Girl, YouTube’s most viewed satirical singer/songwriter, will be there in person to announce the winner.
CANDIDATE RECIPES:
The Obama-irinha
2 oz Leblon Cachaca
2 tbsp Superfine Sugar
1/4 lime (cut into chunks)
Place the sliced lime and sugar in a rocks glass and muddle well. Add Leblon Cachaça and ice and stir. Garnish with a slice of lime. (1 packet of Splenda or Equal can be used in place of superfine sugar)
The Clinton Caipirinha-up
2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
3 oz. Guava juice
splash of Triple sec
Add all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake, and then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a rose petal.
The Strawberry McCain Caipirinha
2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
4 Strawberries
2 Pieces of torn basil
1/4 Lime - sliced
1 tbsp superfine sugar
Place strawberries, sliced lime, basil and sugar in a shaker and muddle well. Fill shaker with ice and add Leblon Cachaça. Shake vigorously and pour into a rocks glass. Garnish with a strawberry.
LEBLON is an ultra-premium cachaça (ka-SHAH-sa) produced in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The rum-like spirit, the most award-winning cachaça on the market, is made from fresh-pressed Brazilian sugar cane that is then rested in cognac casks and blended to create superior complexity and taste. Cachaça is the main ingredient in the Caipirinha (kai-pur-EEN-ya), the national cocktail of Brazil. LEBLON is the leading luxury Cachaça in high-end establishments and a 2007 Double Gold Award Winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Best in Class at the Rum Experience International Tasting Competition - London. LEBLON is now available in all 50 U.S. states and cultural capitals around the world such as Sao Paulo, London, Paris, and Bangkok. For more information, visit www.liveloveLEBLON.com