Just In Time For Summer! Delicious Cooling Beverages With Sparkling Ice

Summer is officially here in Las Vegas! But you do not have to have over a 100 degree weather to enjoy these sparking adult beverages. Refreshing and packed full of flavor, you and your guests will enjoy them and cool down.  Pick up your Sparkling Ice beverages today.

Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Lemonade

Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Lemonade 
INGREDIENTS
3 cups seedless watermelon pieces
3 lemons, juiced
½ cup vodka
¼ cup fresh mint
2 cups Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade

DIRECTIONS
In a blender, puree the watermelon and lemon juice, strain through a sieve into a drink pitcher. Add mint, vodka, and Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade - then stir. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh.

Pining For Pineapple

Pining For Pineapple
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz white rum
3 oz of pineapple juice
Sparkling Ice Coconut Pineapple
Nutmeg (garnish)

DIRECTIONS
Add white rum and pineapple juice to shaker. Add ice. Stir and strain into chilled Old Fashioned glass. Top with Sparkling Ice Coconut Pineapple. Garnish with pinch of nutmeg.

Strawberry Watermelon Refresher
INGREDIENTS
3 oz.  Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon
1.5 oz. Vodka
½ oz. Peach Schnapps
Watermelon slices and strawberries for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Pour vodka and peach schnapps, then Sparkling Ice Strawberry Watermelon over ice.  Stir gently to mix. Garnish with watermelon slices and strawberries.

Wine Supercooler
INGREDIENTS
1 Part Reisling
1 Part Sparkling Ice Pomegranate Blueberry
Pomegranate Seeds
Cranberries
Teaspoon Agave
Mint

DIRECTIONS
Mix all in a pitcher, pour into wine glasses and add a mint leaf garnish.

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
INGREDIENTS
3 oz.  Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade
1 oz. vodka
Fresh raspberries and lemon slices for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Pour vodka into a chilled glass with ice. Top with Sparkling Ice Strawberry Lemonade. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

Sparkling Sangria

Sparkling Sangria

INGREDIENTS
1 peach, sliced
½ orange, sliced
¾ cup peach brandy
1 bottle white wine, chilled
4 cups Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade

DIRECTIONS
Place peaches, oranges, and brandy in a pitcher then lightly muddle. Add wine and Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade and stir. Serve over ice and garnish with a peach slice.

For more information on Sparkling Ice - www.sparklingice.com/

WOW FREE Donut On National Donut Day June 2 At Dunkin!

National Donut Day is June 2, and donut devotees can rejoice by ringing in the holiday at Dunkin’ Donuts with a free donut offer to sweeten the celebration. Continuing a National Donut Day tradition at Dunkin’ Donuts, the brand will observe one of its favorite days of the year by offering guests a free classic donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage on June 2. Guests can celebrate the holiday with the new Vanilla Cake Batter Donut or new Dunkin’ Donuts Sprinkles Donut, as well as the other popular Dunkin’ Donuts classic donuts. The offer is good all day on June 2 at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.

Dunkin’ Donuts today also announced a special summer offer for its newest frozen beverage, serving a small Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee for the special price of only $1.99 from May 29 through July 2. Crafted to deliver the authentic taste of Dunkin’ Donuts’ Original Blend coffee, Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee is made with a special extract featuring 100% Arabica coffee to bring forward the signature flavor of the brand’s premium coffee, blended with ice and dairy for a rich, sweet and creamy beverage to keep guests energized any time of day. The new Vanilla Cake Batter Donut in particular complements the rich flavor of the Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee.

To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com, or subscribe to the Dunkin’ Donuts blog to receive notifications at news dunkindonuts.com/blog.

Thank You To Our Military & Their Sacrifices

Grab A Burger Get A Lottery Ticket! Starting 5/28 At Arizona Last Stop

Hamburger lovers are invited to take a journey to eat a burger and have a chance to win millions.

Starting Sunday, May 28 - also known as National Hamburger Day - through Sunday, June 4, Arizona Last Stop will serve up "The World Famous All-American Hamburger" and including complimentary lottery tickets with every purchase of the burger.

Located just on the other side of Hoover Dam on the way to the Grand Canyon via US 93 South, Arizona Last Stop is world-renowned not only for its hamburgers, but also for being the closest location for Las Vegas visitors and residents who want to buy Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets. It also serves as a colorful stop for getting gas and last minute shopping for gifts and snacks.

As for the dish itself, The World Famous All-American Hamburger is cooked fresh to order. Guests can add organic vegetables and classic condiments including ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard. It is then served with an order of fresh-cut French fries made from a whole Russet potato. Vegetarian and chicken options are available. For one week in honor of National Hamburger Day, the hamburger and fries will be offered for $10. Say the phrase, "National Hamburger Day" and the guest will also receive one complimentary lottery ticket.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arizona Last Stop is located at 20606 US-93, White Hills, AZ 86445. Arizona Last Stop is owned by Las Vegas Outdoor Adventures, the new adventure-company offering convenient access to a variety of all-American outdoor experiences, ranging from driving Razors and ATVs to the Colorado River to outdoor shooting ranges. Guests who book Razors, ATVs or outdoor shooting tours departing from Las Vegas in advance online or by phone for Sunday, May 28 will also receive a free lottery ticket, as well as $20 off any activities when they also mention, "National Hamburger Day."

www.facebook.com/vegasoutdooradventures/
twitter.com/LVAdventure
(702) 825-1411.

Send Some Time With Machine Gun Kelly At Rehab In Vegas!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites partygoers to splash into summer this Memorial Day Weekend with a performance by Machine Gun Kelly on Saturday, May 27 and an appearance by Usher on Sunday, May 28.

Saturday, May 27 – Machine Gun Kelly
11 AM - 7 PM

Sunday, May 28 – Usher
Sunday at 11 AM - 7 PM

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
4455 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169

Las Vegas Outdoor Adventures Offers US Military Special Packages For Memorial Day

Goldmine 

This Memorial Day, Las Vegas Outdoor Adventures (LVOA) invites active duty and retired members of the U.S. military to explore the Southwestern desert landscape and receive 20 percent off any adventure tour or package.

LVOA offers all-American outdoor adventures with activities suited for all ages. Experiences include the private “Desert Storm” gun range offering six military-style bunkers. Guests can shoot automatic machine guns and other specialty weapons, including the Barrett .50 Cal Sniper Rifle and the largest machine gun in the world: the Browning BMG .50 Cal (“The Deuce”). Also available as an upgrade to any package: the much sought-after exploding targets. LVOA’s range safety officers, certified former-military firearms instructors, provide guidance for each shooting experience.

Additional activities and tours include ATV and Razor tours to the Colorado River – the only tour through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area of its kind and thrill-inducing rides in a monster truck that holds the Guinness World Record for its truly monstrous length.

Tours and experiences include roundtrip transportation to and from most hotels in Las Vegas, locals are welcome to drive out themselves, a visit to the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge for a breathtaking view of Hoover Dam, as well as a stick-to-your-ribs meal in the Last Stop Burger Bar featuring the World Famous All-American-8-ounces of Angus beef, accompanied by fresh-cut fries and soda. Eligible guests simply need to mention the "LVOA Memorial Day" offer when they book their reservation by calling (702) 825-1411. For online reservations via www.vegasoutdooradventures.com, MD17 is the promotional code to enter.

Las Vegas Outdoor Adventures
This Memorial Day
Monday, May 29

Fireworks & Music OH MY! Party Time At The Plaza Hotel & Casino

Every Saturday night at 8 pm all summer long, the Plaza Hotel & Casino hosts Plaza Pool Nights – a dance and swim party under the stars on its newly renovated rooftop pool deck. This Saturday, May 27, a special Plaza Pool Nights party is planned to celebrate Memorial Day.
·         Guests will enjoy entertainment from the Red Not Chili Peppers and DJ Exodus.
·         During the party, the Pool at the Plaza’s cocktail bar will be open offering a selection of frozen and specialty cocktails as well as beer and wine.
·         The party will culminate with a live fireworks show coordinated to a music compilation of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lenny Kravitz and Bruce Springsteen at approximately 10:45 p.m.
·         Entry is free and guests must be 21 years of age or older.

1 Main St.
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89101
(702) 386-2110

Have Some Drinks, See Some Magic! All At The Golden Tiki

Don't miss the table side Magic of Krystal the Magician.
Now every Friday , Saturday and Sunday 8pm at
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn Rd
Chinatown / Las Vegas

NO DUI's! Use Lyft Las Vegas And Save $$ For Memorial Day

 In 2016, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department estimates half of the 118 fatal collisions involved impaired drivers. With more than 300,000 visitors descending on Las Vegas for Memorial Day, Lyft Las Vegas has partnered with Budweiser and RESQWATER Proactive Recovery to provide safe rides to reduce impaired driving and work toward a zero traffic fatality weekend.

Between Friday, May 26 and Monday, May 29, Lyft Las Vegas will provide new and existing Lyft riders $5 off two rides when they use the code "MDWRIDE" while supplies last. Additionally, RESQWATER Proactive Recovery will be offering product in select vehicles throughout the weekend to thank riders for choosing Lyft.

"DUIs are completely avoidable," said Lyft Las Vegas General Manager Yacob Girma. "We want Las Vegas residents and tourists to celebrate responsibly and keep our city safe by letting Lyft take them home."

In addition, guests can also visit any Lee's Liquors in Las Vegas to receive an exclusive Lyft promo code with purchase of Budweiser or RESQWATER Proactive Recovery products.

Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Boney James Coming To SLS This Fall

Four-time Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling saxophonist, Boney James, will perform at The Foundry inside SLS Las Vegas® on Saturday, Nov. 18.

With a career spanning decades and genres, James has sold over three million albums and earned numerous accolades, including four Grammy nominations for “Best Pop Instrumental Album” in 2001, 2004 and 2014, and “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for his cover of James Taylor’s hit, “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight.” James also holds a Soul Train Music Award for “Best Jazz Album” for his 1998 album, “Sweet Thing,” and has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards for “Outstanding Jazz Album” in 2014 and “Outstanding Jazz Artist” in 2002.

More recently, James brought his grandstand stage persona to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and released his latest album, “futuresoul,” in early 2015.

Tickets are now on sale with prices starting at $37.50, not including tax and fees. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this 21+ event. More information and tickets are available on The Foundry’s website at foundrylv.com.

SLS Las Vegas always offers complimentary covered parking and valet services. More information is available at slslasvegas.com.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of SLS Las Vegas

Sexy Beautiful Women! X Burlesque Celebrates 15 Years In Vegas

 X Burlesque, the most provocative show on the Las Vegas Strip, celebrated its Diamond Anniversary in Las Vegas – 15 years as the city’s hottest topless revue, with the addition of sensual new dance numbers at Flamingo Las Vegas. A high-energy, racy performance, X Burlesque features a variety of jaw-dropping performances by Las Vegas’ sexiest and most talented dancers.

In attendance to celebrate the special performance were the sexy cast members of X Country and X Rocks, actor and star of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” Jai Rodriguez, BMX pro Ricardo Laguna, cast members from Tenors of Rock, musician Frank Sidoris, lead guitarist from SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and son of X Burlesque producer Angela Stabile, and Ryan Kelsey from Chippendales.

Please credit Edison Graff/Stardust Fallout

For The Love Of Cocktails Gala Brought High Spirits To Vegas

Brittany & Adam

“For The Love Of Cocktails” celebrated its fourth year with a grand gala event in Las Vegas last night, featuring over 60 mixologists from across the city.

In partnership with MGM Resorts International and the United States Bartenders’ Guild, award-winning spirits consulting firm BACK BAR USA hosted this year’s event on Friday, May 19, at Alain Ducasse’s Skyfall Lounge, located on the 64th floor of Delano Las Vegas. Hundreds of guests sipped on over 30 specialty cocktails, all created using one major spirit or ingredient. Over 60 bartenders and mixologists throughout the community volunteered their participation for the event, including lead mixologists Derek Baumgartner from Lago by Julian Serrano at the Bellagio Las Vegas and Derek Crow from Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, also featuring Sefedin Zenuni from Bardot Brasserie at Aria Resort and Casino and Cesar De La Roca from Skyfall Lounge at Delano Las Vegas. Other highlights included passed bites by Rivea Executive Chef Bruno Riou and live entertainment, all set to the backdrop of stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip.

During the ceremony, BACK BAR USA’s founder and chief creative officer, Tim Haughinberry, presented the crowd with a proclamation from the Clark County commission, designating May 19, 2017 as ‘For The Love Of Cocktails Day’. The gala concluded with members of BACK BAR USA offering a $21,000 check to Tony Abou-Ganim’s Helen David Relief Fund, a non-profit organization that assists female bartenders in need of breast cancer screening services. “For The Love Of Cocktails” has donated the proceeds to the Helen David Relief Fund for the past four years, having raised over $50,000 to date.

For more information, visit www.BackBarUSA.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: Mona Shield Payne Photography

Jermaine Dupri Kicks Off Summer Residency At TAO Nightclub

Jermaine Dupri kicked off his exclusive summer residency Friday night at TAO Nightclub in The Venetian. The Grammy-award winning artist played hit after hit, keeping the party going into the wee hours of the morning. Joining him in the DJ booth throughout the night was Bow Wow who danced along to each song and hyped up the crowd.

Photo Credit: Tony Tran Photography

Kate Upton In The Club! In Las Vegas!

Last Night (Thursday, May 18) Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton was spotted at Hakkasan Nightclub inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The bombshell arrived at the nighttime hot spot around midnight with a few of her friends. Arriving as part of Hakkasan resident, Tiësto’s entourage, they were seated in one of the club’s iconic Sky Boxes.

Looking gorgeous in a black rhinestone-embellished top and tight black pants, Upton seemed in high spirits as she socialized with her friends and sipped on champagne. Just after 1 a.m., the group relocated to the DJ booth as Tiësto prepared for his set. The model seemed to thoroughly enjoy her time at the nightlife destination as she was spotted dancing and singing the night away before leaving at approximately 2:30 a.m.

WIN A Trip To Las Vegas And Hang Out With Ludacris!

SPEEDVEGAS, the $30 million motorsports complex and track 10 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, has partnered with LIGHT Nightclub to host the Vegas Flyaway Contest. This ultimate getaway for two will take place this Memorial Day Weekend and will include an unforgettable meet-and-greet with legendary performing artist Ludacris as well as a SPEEDVEGAS driving experience. In addition, the winner will receive hotel accommodations and dinner from. Entries may be made through Sunday, May 21, via Facebook by clicking this link - www.thelightvegas.com/vegas-flyaway-contest/#_=_.

SPEEDVEGAS offers the only Formula One-inspired, 1.5-mile track especially built for anyone who dreams of driving an exotic supercar or American muscle cars. No other supercar driving experience offers this high-quality, expertly engineered track and overall operation. Top motorsports professionals have recognized SPEEDEGAS as “impressive” compared to other globally recognized driving experiences and “on the cutting edge of the industry” in terms of safety procedures. All passengers receive instruction prior to driving and are accompanied by an experienced SPEEDVEGAS driving coach, while they drive models by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren and other top automakers.

For more information about booking a SPEEDVEGAS experience, visit speedvegas.com or call (702) 874-8888.