Battle of the Bite

Captain Morgan is on a courageous coast-to-coast pursuit of the best-tasting lime-flavored rum cocktail in the nation! Local bartenders from ten cities across the country will face off in a legendary head-to-head competition, to showcase their best Lime Bite cocktail in…BATTLE OF THE BITE. Captain Morgan® Lime Bite is a silver lime-spiked spiced rum, specially [...]

  • Lime Bite Winners Week 1 • May 15-May 21, 2011

  • Winning Bartender: Jay Viti – Massachusetts

    Winning Bartender: Jay Viti – Massachusetts

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? An old-fashioned Key Lime Pie. What is your favorite Captain Morgan cocktail? Captain & Ginger with a splash of St. Germaine. What is the most important tool a bartender must have? Personality and Organization. What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a [...]

  • Winning Bartender: Spike Evans – Colorado

    Winning Bartender: Spike Evans – Colorado

    What was the inspiration for this cocktail? The tropical island flavors that all of Captain Morgan’s products showcase. What is your favorite Captain Morgan Cocktail? The Captain Gimlet – Captain Morgan OSR and Lime Juice. What is the most important tool a bartender must have? Being able to think on your feet. But second would [...]

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  • Winning Bartender: Alexa B. – Tallahassee, Florida

    Winning Bartender: Alexa B. – Tallahassee, Florida

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? I wanted to make a drink that tasted really good and I love tropical drinks. What is your favorite Captain Morgan cocktail? Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orange and Cranberry Juice. What is the most important tool a bartender must have? Being quick on your feet. What [...]

  • Winning Bartender: Derek Bourgeois – Seattle, Washington

    Winning Bartender: Derek Bourgeois – Seattle, Washington

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? I love margaritas. and Mexico. It just seemed like the right fit! What is your favorite Captain Morgan cocktail? My invention, the Biteria. What is the most important tool a bartender must have? Personality. What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a [...]

  • Winning Bartender: Ricky Burby – Portland, Oregon

    Winning Bartender: Ricky Burby – Portland, Oregon

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? The Orange Julius has been my favorite drink so I wanted to recreate it with Captain Morgan. What is your favorite Captain Morgan cocktail? My creation the Orange Julius Bite. What is the most important tool a bartender must have? A wide variety of glassware is [...]

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  • Winning Bartender: Carolyn – Minnesota

    Winning Bartender: Carolyn – Minnesota

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? To use a less common ingredient that would compliment Captain Morgan’s Lime Bite, I selected Dr. Mc Gillicuddy’s Intense Cherry and Peach Schnapps. The complete cocktail is relatively low maintenance so it potentially could become a popular mix on both ends. What is the most important [...]

  • Winning Bartender: Chelsea B. – Gainesville, Florida

    Winning Bartender: Chelsea B. – Gainesville, Florida

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? I was trying to think of what mixes well with lime, and one my favorite things to drink is strawberry limeaid, so I figured I would try and make a drink from it. What is your favorite Captain Morgan cocktail? Captain and coke…. all day, everyday. [...]

  • Winning Bartender: Jeremy Nelson – Madison, Wisconsin

    Winning Bartender: Jeremy Nelson – Madison, Wisconsin

    What was the inspiration for your Lime Bite creation? I wanted something traditional yet new-something that really brings out the lime flavor. What is your favorite Captain Morgan cocktail? Captain and cola. What is the most important tool a bartender must have? The ability to perform under pressure.  Also patients plays a big role in [...]

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