BACARDÍ Rum continues its partnership with MTV and Paramount Brand Studio as the Spirits Partner of the 2024 “VMAs” for the second year.
BACARDÍ will be featured in the “VMAs” ceremony on September 11, celebrating pop icon and global face of the brand, four-time “VMAs” winner Camila Cabello, who is nominated in the “Best Pop” category. Cabello will return LIVE to the iconic MTV stage for the third time to deliver a can’t-miss performance from her fourth studio album, C, XOXO.
In addition to this marquee partnership, BACARDÍ will give fans a chance to celebrate leading up to the awards, via an interactive “Last Drops of Summer” event celebrating the best songs of the season, as well as the release of a special “VMAs”-edition BACARDÍ bottle, available exclusively here.
On “VMAs” night, nominees and guests alike will enjoy a selection of BACARDÍ cocktails, including the Moonwalk Mojito, BACARDÍ That Mango Fuego, BACARDÍ 808, and an exclusive cocktail for guests on site.
Can’t make it out to the VMAs but want to enjoy a drink while you watch? Not to worry, check out some recipes, below!
Moonwalk Mojito, Official Cocktail of the 2024 “VMAs”
- 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Superior Rum
- 3/4 oz lime juice
- 3/4 oz Monin Mojito Mint syrup
- 2 oz club soda
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
Method: Combine BACARDÍ Superior Rum, lime juice, syrups and mint leaves in a shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a cup over fresh ice and top with a splash of club soda, stir incorporated. Garnish with a mint spring.
BACARDÍ That Mango Fuego
- 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Mango Chile Rum
- 3 oz grapefruit soda
- Tajin & lime wedge
Method: Fill a cup with ice. Combine BACARDÍ Mango Chile Rum, lime juice, and grapefruit soda in glass and stir to incorporate. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of Tajin over top.
BACARDÍ 808
- 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum
- 1/5 oz Giffard Banna du Brasil liqueur
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange half wheel
Method: Combine BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum, banana liqueur, and bitters into cup, add ice and stir to chill. Add more ice to top and garnish with an orange half wheel.