drink review

Samuel Higgs / TPI The Sexy Fresh at Lake Martin Brewing in Alexander City.

Anytime I’d do any driving in Alexander City I constantly went past Lake Martin Brewing and it had always piqued my interest. So once the drink spotlight rolled around, I knew I had to go and visit.  

When I walked in I gave my typical spiel and asked the bartender for a recommendation. He looked to his coworkers and they both agreed upon a drink called the Sexy Fresh. Now, I’m not a cocktail connoisseur, but I’ll admit I had never heard of a drink with that name. 

However, the drink came with a story. The BigSexy-Jones Show, a band fronted by Jason Tapley aka BigSexy and Bo Jones, frequently perform at Lake Martin Brewing and with the help of bartender Dougie Fresh came up with a drink that has seen multiple iterations since its conception.  

The iteration I received of the Sexy Fresh was Peach Schnapps, Platinum Vodka and cranberry juice with a slice of lime for decoration. It took only one sip to know I was a fan and would go down as one of those drinks I won't know the damage of until it’s too late. 

The mixtures of the peach and cranberry mixed well together with the drink as a whole, not on the strong side, which I enjoyed. 

There were plenty of other things on the menu to drink with a selection of cold beers as well as a gnarly display of bourbon among other liquor for whatever cocktails you fancy. When I went in it was not soon after they opened, so the crowd had not arrived just yet. However, whenever I have driven past Lake Martin Brewing in the past I know that it definitely attracts a crowd. 

I stayed for a little bit longer where I ordered a Michelob Ultra and sat around watching the plethora of college football I had surrounding me. I was told about the many events they’ll have at Lake Martin Brewing and with the proximity to me I know this will not be my last visit. 

For my first time, I had no complaints, the staff was awesome and the drinks were great. When I eventually ended up closing my tab my total came to just over $15 for three drinks and compared to the prices I was paying in college it felt like a steal. I encourage everyone to go try the current iteration of the Sexy Fresh before BigSexy and Dougie Fresh make adjustments to the recipe.