Portion of profits from creative concoctions to benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation
(Fort Myers Beach, Fla. – October 7, 2009) – Bayfront Bistro, an award-winning waterfront restaurant in Fort Myers Beach, located at Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina, announces a special lineup of signature cocktails in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“We wanted to come up with a fun and creative way to support this important cause and take part in Snook Bight’s ‘All Aboard Against Breast Cancer’ events,” said Joe Yerkes, owner of Snook Bight and the Bayfront Bistro. “By offering signature drinks, we’re not only getting involved, but giving our customers an opportunity to get involved every time they dine with us.”
Four dollars from each drink sale will be contributed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Each drink comes in specially-designed hurricane glass commemorating Snook Bight’s “All Aboard Against Breast Cancer” events and will be available exclusively in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The menu includes:
- Pink Lemonade: Raspberry Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Cranberry Juice
- Sunset Mojito: Light Rum, Fresh Mint, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Pineapple, Soda, Splash Pineapple Juice
- Pixie Stick: Vodka, Melon Liqueur, Lemonade, Lemon-Lime, Splash Sprite
- Pom-Arita: Tequila, Pomegranate Liqueur, Lemon-Lime, Sprite
- Pink Paradise: Malibu, Amaretto, Pineapple & Cranberry Juice
In addition to offering signature cocktails, Bayfront Bistro will host a benefit wine dinner and live auction on Friday, November 6 as part of Snook Bight’s Boat Show and Waterside Festival.
The festival continues the next day with a complimentary event open to the public on Saturday, November 7, at the marina. Waterside activities include a boat show, in-water boat show and demonstrations by Sea Ray Yachts, as well as hands-on demonstrations of all-new piloting systems from MerCruiser.
Live music will be performed throughout the day by The Eric Stone Band along with the signature “All Aboard Cocktail for the Cure,” BBQ Extravaganza, and a silent auction and raffle.
A portion of the dinner and all proceeds from the auctions and raffles and chance drawings will also benefit the Susan G. Komen foundation.
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in our local community. Established in 2002, the Southwest Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to furthering the Komen promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The Southwest Florida Affiliate of Komen for the Cure joins 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. Through events like the Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure®, the Affiliate has invested over $4 million in the fight to end breast cancer. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays in Southwest Florida. The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. For more information: http://www.komenswfl.org (239) 498-0016.
