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Keurig Hosts 57th Annual Grammy AfterParty and Presents Keurig 2.0

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Actress Michelle Salis and TV Personality Brittny Gastineau

Keurig hosted its first-ever 2015 After-Party at The Continental Club in downtown Los Angeles, following the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Being famous for its best-selling at-home brewing machines, Keurig celebrates the arrival of its newest line of home brewing equipment, Keurig 2.0.

In celebration of Keurig 2.0, Keurig treated guests with a special performance by 2015 Grammy nominee, Bernhoft, with additional sounds by DJ Aaron Colbert. Mixologist-created Keurig cocktails along with a variety of gourmet tray-passed foods.

GRAMMY Nominee Jarle Bernhoft

GRAMMY Nominee Jarle Bernhoft

Jarle Bernhoft was a Grammy Nominee for Best R&B album. The Norwegian artist walked the carpet at the Keurig 2.0 launch part after the Grammys. Bernhoft played 5 songs and electrified the club. He lost the statue to Toni Braxton and Babyface for the category, but was still in good spirits. Bernhoft is predicted to work with high profile performers in the next year.

Keurig Grammy After Party Lounge at the Continental Club Los Angeles

Keurig Grammy After Party Lounge at the Continental Club Los Angeles

Special guest included Jarle Bernhoft (Grammy-nominee for Best R&B Album), DJ Aaron Colbert, Quincy Brown, Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games, Lone Survivor, Grown Ups 2), Tahj Mowry, Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta), iJustine,

Actress Lexi Ainsworth and music recording artist Joe Brooks

Actress Lexi Ainsworth and music recording artist Joe Brooks

Joey Graceffa, Kelly Brook, MoZella, Ronnie Simmons (Guitarist, The Raskins, toured with Motley Crew), Paul Oakenfold, Maurice “Verse” Simmonds (Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter), Wiltay, Jocko Sims (Masters of Sex), Malissa “Mali” Hunter and Keith Thomas (both 2015 Grammy nominees for R&B song of the year), actors Cassie Scerbo, Michelle Salis, Sebastian Mayer, Tess Henley, Lexi Ainsworth, Max Schnieder, and TV personality Brit Gastineau.

Actress Cassie Scerbo, Music recording artist Felix.

Actress Cassie Scerbo, Music recording artist Felix.

Two dessert displays and a non-alcoholic Keurig offering was presented, with a custom backlit glowing Keurig wall. Guests left with Keurig 2015 After-Party glasses, a recipe card for some mixologist-created Keurig cocktails, and a voucher to redeem a free Keurig® 2.0 brewer.

Keurig cocktails

Specialty Cocktails Recipes by Keurig

Nutty Russian
Russian Standard Vodka, Hazelnut liquor, Mocha Nut Coffee and layer of cream, finished with chocolate covered espresso beans

Kentucky Coffee
Buffalo trace bourbon, brown sugar cube, Doughnut House Coffee, and honey whipped cream, dusted with doughnut crumbles

La Dolce Vita
Amaro Nonino, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Amaretto Coffee and club soda, served over ice with orange essence

The Drink that Conquered the World
Hot Buttered mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, spices and Hot Apple Cider Served with a Cinnamon Straw.

Keurig Grammy After Party - Keurig 2.0

Keurig Grammy After Party – Keurig 2.0

Keurig is a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas, and other beverages,. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. is recognized for its innovative Keurig® brewing technology, socially responsible business practices, and award-winning beverages.

Keurig Green Mountain has inspired consumer passion for its products by revolutionizing beverage preparation at home and in the workplace; as well as supports local and global communities by investing in sustainably-grown coffee, and by its active involvement in a variety of social and environmental projects. By helping consumers drink for themselves, Keurig believes we can brew a better world. www.keuriggreenmountain.com

Music recording artist Ronnie Simmons

Music recording artist Ronnie Simmons

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