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Summer Olympics Barbecue with Marinated, Grilled Flank Steak and Bacardi LIght Mojito

August 1, 2012 26 Comments

Remember when I mentioned that last week felt like Christmas in July? Yes, I got some food and wine in the mail and sure…who doesn’t love that. But the best present? Two different boxes courtesy the folks at Bacardi. One box contained their new Bacardi Light Cocktails, available in both Pina Colada and Mojito. Now we all know how much I love making cocktails so it might come as a surprise that I would be interested in low calorie and ready to serve cocktails. The truth is that when I do make a special cocktail for friends; anyone watching their calories is often relegated to drinking water, tea or a diet soft drink; something like this could very well be the perfect thing to keep on hand for them…and for me. There are actually times when I might not feel like mixing up a cocktail. Yes, it’s true!  So, of course, I was delighted that I was sent a bottle of each to ‘trial’ (sounds like real work when I say it like that, right?).

As much fun as I anticipated with that effort, it really was the 2nd box that I know Santa had a hand in. I don’t love shopping like some women. I’m 6′ tall, I wear a size 11 shoe…nothing about either of those make shopping ‘fun’ so I’m a black flats, black slacks, white tee-shirt type. But what can get me going? My trifecta at Park Meadows Mall – Crate and Barrel, Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn. What did the elves package up for me? A box filled with goodies from, oh my yes, all three!

A red and white checkered table runner and set of salad tongs from Pottery Barn that just perfectly matched my wooden salad bowl, lovely navy blue woven placemats from West Elm, a ‘perfect for me’ three piece set of bowls and wicker for some fruit and nuts from Williams Sonoma and for ambiance as it got darker, charming egg basket candle holders with a package of small votive candles from Crate and Barrel. What I loved the most though? The set of 6 Mason jars with handles from Crate & Barrel for serving drinks. Yes you will be seeing those again in my Friday Cocktail series; I’ve used Mason jars before but those are now passé…these have handles!

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The colors may have screamed Fourth of July any other year, but not for me. For me they had Summer Olympics written all over them. I invited friends over, setup this beautiful table and jerry-rigged a cable line out of the window situated on my patio so that we could enjoy a beautiful evening with an outdoor dinner while watching the Olympics. It was the perfect night to plan this Olympic event; Denver’s own favorite girl, Missy Franklin, swam her way to Gold and with her some of the heartbreak that has pervaded our summer was lifted by this one, charming, confident and just delightful young woman. Hey Missy…I’m just down the road from Regis; would love to meet you so ‘Here’s my number; call me maybe?’ (If you have not seen the video made by the US swim team, well, you must!)

Dinner was simple, this grilled flank steak from Colorado Cache, the first cookbook from the Denver Junior League and one given to me as a housewarming gift when we first moved to Colorado twenty five years ago. Still a favorite; either simply sliced and served with side dishes or used for fajitas, it really is a great and easy recipe.

Keeping it simple, I also offered my favorite type of summer salad – lettuce, blueberries and Parmesan cheese dressed with some great olive oil and a new favorite, a Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar. No summer would be complete without one barbecue where I make this Cilantro Rice dish; it is SO good I could and almost did once eat the entire bowl! Not complete without dessert, we devoured a Strawberry Mascarpone Tart that was just the perfect finish.

I was a bit worried because I did not make a special cocktail for our dinner; it is sort of what I’m known for. I should not have been; my friends assured me that it wasn’t necessary and thankfully they did not revolt and leave immediately…whew! Second confession? I wondered if I would even like these ready to go cocktails. Though I had both the Mojito and Pina Colada available, my plans were to serve the Mojito which seemed the perfect pairing with some of the spicier components of our dinner. Want to know what I thought? I had served everyone salad, had the steak on the grill and sat down and took my first ice cold sip. I remember exactly what I said, ‘God that’s GOOD!’ I’ve been served margaritas from a bottle and just can barely tolerate them but this was light, refreshing and while not the same as something I’ve personally muddled, I was very impressed. I think the fresh mint from my garden might have been the perfect touch. My friends concurred and I absolutely see this as an easy addition for my bar…that it is a lower calorie beverage is really the icing on the Mojito!

Serves 4-6 Servings

Marinated, Grilled Flank Steak

An easy and flavorful way to make grilled flank steak.

2 hr, 30 Prep Time

15 minCook Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 flank steak ( 1 to 1 – 1/2 lbs)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup or more dry red wine
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large clove garlic, sliced or mashed
  • 2 Tbsp chopped green onion or chives
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except steak in the dish in which the meat is to be marinated. Score the meat on both sides lightly. Cover with marinade and turn occasionally, for 2-12 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side for rare or to your taste; this meat is best if cooked rare or medium rare; as it is so lean, much more and it will become a dry tough piece of beef.
  3. Slice meat on the diagonal across the grain and serve.

Notes

Prep time includes time to marinate.

Great for fajitas, prepare the following condiments and let people make their own using flour tortillas:

Guacamole Sour Cream Shredded cheese Chopped tomatoes Shredded lettuce Grilled onions Chopped jalapeno peppers

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BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails Light is a new line of low calorie, ready to serve cocktails. At less than 95 calories for a 4-ounce serving, BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails Light is available in Pina Colada and Mojito flavors and is made with natural flavors, real juice and pure cane sugar. Whether enjoying a favorite cocktail after a long day or throwing a party, BACARDÍ Classic Cocktails deliver classic cocktail taste that’s a hit with friends, won’t add inches to your waistline and won’t take all day to prepare.

 

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Bacardi via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Bacardi.


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Comments

  1. Dawn says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    It all looks delish! I love and own all the Colorado cookbooks. Haven't made the flank steak in quite awhile. I need to resurrect that before the summers over.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

      Dawn, my favorite recipe from any of them for flank steak? This one from Panzano's. Not just good but the presentation is so pretty too. https://creative-culinary.com/2010/06/bisteca-from-denver-panzanos/
      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    August 7, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Loving everything about this - I will have to try the Barcadi drinks! Thanks for sharing.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 8, 2012 at 9:35 am

      I really was surprised at how good this was...makes grabbing a cocktail as easy as pouring a glass of wine. Wait..maybe that's not all good?
      Reply
  3. Jayne says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:33 am

    What lovely pictures, everything looked just wonderful! I love those mugs!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 10:05 am

      Thank you Jayne, it was just a really lovely night (and I love them too!).
      Reply
  4. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Christmas in July? I should say so! How very nice of your friends at Bacardi, Crate and Barrel, Williams-Sonoma (my fav by the way) and Pottery Barn. Have to say I love everything about your table. Perfect tribute to our brave Olympians who are so valiantly representing the USA. And I'm happy to hear your review of the Bacardi cocktails. I've always been hesitant about purchasing pre-mixed cocktails - just seems wrong somehow - but I'm quite interested in trying these new lighter versions. Really like that they have less sugar.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 10:04 am

      I truly was impressed and like you they are not typically my thing. I'll be doing another post about the Pina Colada...now to figure out what to serve it with. Jerk chicken maybe?
      Reply
  5. Lea Ann says

    August 2, 2012 at 7:01 am

    Just when a Whole Foods ad depressed me by announcing something about "the last Summer fling food", my spirits brightened when I opened up your post with your beautiful Summer table and flank steak. Steak and salad will be on my menu this weekend and served on my red checkered table cloth. :) And by the way, I don't think I've ever tried that particular flank steak recipe. Sounds great.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 10:03 am

      Boo on them...but then stores always have to jump the gun; let's live in the moment and remember we have 8-10 weeks of nice weather. Considering this blasted hot summer, I'm just now enjoying it! I hope you do make it; it's easy and just the most versatile recipe I made for flank steak; mix up the seasonings even!
      Reply
  6. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    August 2, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Yay fore free booze and other goodies! What a table set up! Hope you invited some people over to enjoy this feast!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 10:01 am

      Absolutely; we might have even had some side wagering going on. We all won with Missy though, gotta support the hometown girl; who just happens to be adorable and makes that easy!
      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I remember the first time I commented on your blog, it was about a gorgeous flank steak you made, and this one looks just as amazing. Now that I've come full circle, can I come over if I'm ever in CO, and eat you out of house and home? lol I'd LIVE in your kitchen. Having said that, what awesome gifts you received, and what a spread you put together using them! I love the addition of blueberries in salad..and the vinaigrette is a keeper! Oh, I had NO idea you were 6 feet tall. 'Modelesque'!
    Reply
  8. Lora @cakeduchess says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    What a beautiful setting and how lucky you are to get all these fun presents to experiment with:)Would be even more fun to have a sample with you. Yes, Missy is fantastic. I am enjoying the Olympics this year. The talent is incredible. And so is your steak!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 9:56 am

      It was only missing you my sweet friend. :)
      Reply
  9. Paula says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    What a lovely table you set indeed and what a fabulous hostess you are. Your little group must have thoroughly enjoyed their evening and how wonderful that your home town Olympian topped it all off with a gold medal!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 9:55 am

      It was a really lovely evening Paula and Missy certainly added to that; she is so dang cute.
      Reply
  10. Holly says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Gosh, Barb, you made the items in the "Christmas" box come alive and look like they jumped off the pages of a magazine! I agree with your trio of favorite stores at Park Meadows. My boys always try to squeeze in a trip to the Lego store too but I could spend a lot of time (and money) at Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel and Williams Sonoma. I think I'll start making a Christmas list now-- the table settings look wonderful!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 9:55 am

      I used to include Restoration Hardware in the mix. Loved that store too sobbed a bit at it's demise but the others keep me happy usually. Williams Sonoma always, but 'the Crate' can have some wacky colors (you know how if they like a color it's in EVERYTHING) that forces me to take a break. My pocketbook is fuller when they do orange. :)
      Reply
  11. Jamie says

    August 1, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Yum yum yum! First I grew up eating marinated grilled flank steak and just hearing you talk about it and seeing it stirs up all the best memories. I love your marinade blend! And I think Christmas is fabulous any old time of the year. Love your mason jars and love the little wire egg basket with the handle.
    Reply
  12. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I am having a really hard time figuring out what I love most about this post... umm... so I am going with "EVERYTHING"!!! Flank steak is one of my standby's for summer entertaining - in fact will probably be grilling some up on Sunday for some friends! The Bacardi Mojito sounds absolutely perfect and definitely something wonderful to have on hand -sometimes making that cocktail is just one too many things so this is a fab solution!!! Looks like an amazing Olympic party Barb - so, so pretty!!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 9:49 am

      I love flank steak too and am only surprised at how many folks have never made it. It's almost our 'burger' if you know what I mean. And thanks...it was the perfect night and considering how fussy I am about 'stuff' I use for decor...I was REALLY so pleasantly surprised at the stash; best Christmas gift ever! :)
      Reply
  13. Karen Harris says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Beautiful table setting and photo! I absolutely love flank steak especially grilled and wrapped in a tortilla. I can't wait to get back home so I can give your recipe (an of course these cocktails) a try.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 8:42 am

      I'm ready to do a repeat; I'll join you. :)
      Reply
  14. Meeta says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:57 am

    What a sensational spread Barbara! I'd love to be sitting at the table with you enjoying this feast and sipping a cocktail or two. Olympics fever here too and I totally love Missy - she seems like such a sunny and happy person.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      August 2, 2012 at 8:41 am

      I would love that too Meeta! Missy has brought a lot of joy to our town; not just because she won a gold but because she embodies such a sweet spirit; for me her attitude is that of a true Olympian!
      Reply

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