Lushworthy

Earlier this month I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful King & Prince Beach Resort located on Georgia’s St. Simons Island as part of a media visit. And the goal of my visit was to get the skinny on any and everything Lushworthy at the resort and it turned out to be quite the easy feat. From the frozen cocktails served at the oh so inviting pool area to local liquors used in the cocktails at the resorts King’s Tavern restaurant you’d be hard pressed not to get your cocktail fix at the King & Prince.

Fun (And Cocktails) In The Sun

I can honestly only think of about eight things that are better than enjoying a frozen cocktail by the beach. The King & Prince recently underwent a pricey renovation to their pool area and from the looks of it it was well worth it. The pool area features two pools and a number of beach chairs and plenty of room to lay out and get your sip on. The part of the pool area which I fell in love with was directly in front of the pools and  just above the beach area. You get an amazing view of the ocean and I even saw a few dolphins! Now on to the cocktails. (more…)

Tags: Cocktails, St. Simons Island, The King And Prince Beach Resort, Travel

All day today the Websites I frequent have been plastered with ads for Bud Light Lime’s new Lime-A-Rita. Now I haven’t really been looking, but I’m pretty sure I haven’t seen this at my local grocery store. And as of right now my curiosity is killing me. This sounds like something that could be simplistically delicious or absolutely atrocious. So has anyone tried it out yet? What’s your honest opinion? Hit me up in the comments section with your thoughts on the Lime-A-Rita!

Tags: Bud Light Lime, Bud Light Lime Lime-A-Rita

While I rack my brain trying to think of all the unique ways I can post my coverage of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival I figured I’d post some pictures to hold you guys over in the meantime. I attended the festival on Saturday and despite the fact that I was there only one day those seven or eight hours were more than enough. The festival is an absolute foodie and “drinkie” paradise! The amount of food, liquor, and wine available at the festival is insane! So check out a few of my Lushworthy pictures and you can expect more coverage on the festival later this week.

Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta Food And Wine Festival, Pictures

To celebrate the launch of Grey Goose Cherry Noir, the folks at Grey Goose headed down to Atlanta last week for an exclusive party at The W Buckhead. The event was hosted by singer Monica as well as Grey Goose national influencer Kenny Burns and the cocktails were of course plentiful. On top of an interesting bar (partially pictured above) where you could create your own unique cocktail using numerous ingredients, Grey Goose also had two other bars setup where you could try one of three signature cocktails including the “Cherry Collins,” “Cherry Moon,” and “Midnight Martinez.” I was only able to try out the “Cherry Collins” and “Cherry Moon” so here’s my two cents on those cocktails.

Cherry Collins

As much as it hurts my heart to say this I have to say that the mixologists over at Grey Goose have some explaining to do when it comes to the “Cherry Collins.” Talk about tart! The recipe calls for 3/4 parts fresh-squeezed lemon juice, but they may want to consider turning that into a mere splash of lemon juice. It was like a Lemonhead for cocktail lovers! (more…)

Tags: Atlanta, Grey Goose Cherry Noir, Launch Party

Of course Hallmark cards are nice and so is jewelry, but do you know what one gift your mom would probably really love this Mother’s Day? A nice cocktail! Now I don’t know from experience, but I’m sure being a mom is probably one of the toughest jobs around so I’m sure a tasty cocktail will be a nice addition to whatever Mother’s Day festivities you have planned today. And if you’re stumped when it comes to creative cocktail ideas then be sure to check out these drink recipes from Camarena Tequila and Cruzan Rum.

Cruzan Strawberry Ginger Lemonade (Pictured Above)

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 parts Cruzan® Strawberry

1 1/2 parts Fresh Lemon Juice

1 1/2 parts Simple Syrup

Club Soda

DIRECTIONS

Pour Cruzan rum, lemon juice and simple syrup into a mixing glass and fill with ice. Shake for 5 seconds and strain into a tall glass over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a fresh strawberry. (more…)

Tags: Camarena Tequila, Cruzan Rum, drink recipes, Mother's Day

Hey everyone!

I know it’s been quite a few days since I last posted on here, but truth be told it’s been quite the busy week and a half. I visited one of the most Lushworthy city’s in the country (Savannah, GA), attended a media visit at the King & Prince Resort on St. Simons Island, attended the Atlanta launch party for Grey Goose Cherry Noir, and checked out the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. So my apologies for the delay with posts, but expect write-ups on all the events I just mentioned and more starting today.

Oh, and Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! (Mother’s Day drink recipes story coming right up…)

Tags: Update

Thanks to the Cinco de Mayo holiday you’ll be hard pressed to find a restaurant or bar that isn’t featuring some kind of margarita, tequila, or Mexican-inspired food special. One special that caught my attention is Park 75′s $2 Tacos and $6 Margaritas deal. Now I’m sure there’s a bunch of restaurants offering bigger discounts, but at Park 75 you know you’ll be getting some seriously tasty grub and an impressive margarita.

The margarita Park 75 will be featuring is made using Jalapeño-Infused 1800 Reposado, Kaffir lime syrup, and house-made sour. And as an added bonus the margarita is served with a piece of tangerine cotton candy. And the $2 taco is a catfish taco that’s topped with coleslaw and jalapenos. The special will be available at Park 75 daily from May 1st – May 30th from the hours of 5 to 7 P.M.

Tags: Atlanta, Cinco De Mayo, Park 75

For all the lushes out there (especially those with a penchant for tequila) Cinco de Mayo is usually quite the Lushworthy holiday. And to this day I’m still curious as to how a holiday celebrating the heritage of Mexico became an excuse to down tequila shots and margaritas. But hey I’m definitely not complaining. I’ll take any excuse to indulge in a margarita or two.

In honor of the Cinco de Mayo holiday I recently met up with Atlanta Jose Cuervo tequila ambassador Paloma del Rivero at No Mas Cantina for a quick chat on Cinco de Mayo cocktails, food pairings, and more. In the interview Paloma shares the recipe for “The Paloma,” which sounds like a great option for those of you who may be a bit bored with your standard margarita, as well as “The Diablo.” And below the video you’ll find the drink recipes for all of the cocktails mentioned in the interview. Enjoy!

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Tags: Cinco De Mayo, Jose Cuervo

As cringe-worthy as pig ear, cricket, and iguana tacos sound I have to admit that Dos Equis definitely gets a ton of creativity points for their Cinco de Mayo inspired “Feast Of The Brave.” As part of Dos Equis’ “Feast Of The Brave,” taco trucks will hit up six different cities in the United States from April 25th to May 5th and will dish out free tacos that will feature ingredients that are unique to that particular city.

“The Dos Equis consumer is always looking for experiences that are a bit more unconventional and interesting,” said Paul Smailes, Dos Equis Senior Brand Director. “To mark this year’s special 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, we wanted to partner with some great local chefs and provide consumers the opportunity to test their taste-bud boundaries, and have a memorable Cinco de Mayo experience.”

On top of dining on some pretty crazy cuisine you’ll also have the opportunity to earn “bravery points” for your city. Now your city won’t actually win some uber-cool grand prize but bragging rights are pretty nice, right?

For more information on the “Feast Of The Brave” including participating cities, schedule for taco truck stops, and more head on over to the “Feast Of The Brave” Facebook page. And check out the hilarious promo video below.

Tags: Cinco De Mayo, Dos Equis, Feast Of The Brave

Get ready for sun, sand, and well…tequila with the kickoff of the 2012 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series. Each year the top volleyball players hit the sand for the annual series and compete for very hefty cash prizes. I must admit that the $150,000 national championship cash prize is almost motivation enough to break out my outdoor volleyball kit for the first time in years. Since this is in fact a Jose Cuervo event, on top of watching some of the country’s top volleyball players go head-to-head attendee’s will also be treated to live music, giveaways, and Jose Cuervo cocktails (where legal). Oh, and the best part is the event is completely free.

The dates for the 2012 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series are as follows:

Florida Open, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – May 25-27 – $75,000
Belmar Open, Belmar, N.J. – June 22-24 – $75,000
Chicago Open, Chicago, Ill. – July 13-15– $100,000
Hermosa Open, Hermosa Beach, Cal. – July 20-22 – $100,000
Milwaukee Shootout, Bradford Beach, Wis. – August 4-5 – $60,000
Manhattan Beach Open, Manhattan Beach, Cal. – August 24-26 – $100,000
Jose Cuervo National Championships – Huntington Beach, Cal. – September 21-22 – $150,000

Tags: Jose Cuervo, Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series