Cocktail Culture
His & Hers
e now pronounce them husband and wife. Vegas’ own royal couple, billionaire Steve Wynn and the lovely Andrea Hissom, tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Wynn chapel on April 30. Such a lavish celebration calls for lavish libations. Wynn Resorts property mixologist Patricia Richards was only too happy to oblige the happy couple. Read more »
Derby Daze
Woodford Reserve Mint Julep—As served at Rhumbar in The Mirage, $12
And they’re off! But even if you won’t be among the lucky chapeau’d and cheering few to witness the starting gates open and sing “My Old Kentucky Home” at Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby enthusiasts will have multiple opportunities to revel in all things equine at a number of viewing parties on May 7. Read more »
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
As weeks go, May 14-22 is looking pretty strong. Celebrate the inaugural citywide Nevada Beer Week with more than 30 events in honor of our brewers’ best. Read more »
Where the Spirits Are
A top-shelf liquor locator for the Vegas connoisseur
It’s not hard to locate an adult beverage in Las Vegas. But for those who know their spirits, sorting the frozen daiquiri pushers from the real deal can work up quite a thirst. We’ve broken it down for you by spirit—the rest is up to you. Read more »
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
Summerlin’s Agave will throw one of the city’s largest Cinco de Mayo parties on May 5 and you’ll want to have your drinking pants on. A 4,000-square-foot fiesta tent will make even more room for the live music (4 p.m.-1 a.m.), DJs and chef Matthew Silverman making $3 authentic “street-style” tacos on Agave’s taco cart. Read more »
Flora Fresca
As served at Fusion Mixology Bar in the Palazzo, $12
“When I think of spring I am reminded of light, freshness and flowers,” Fusion mixologist Wendy Verdel-Hodges says. “I have attempted to put all these things into my springtime cocktail.” Read more »
Sip Into Spring
Cherry Blossom — As served at Tao Beach in the Venetian, $14
Hanami is the Japanese tradition of viewing or even picnicking under the sakura (cherry blossom trees). While you cannot hanami under any sakura in Las Vegas, you can refresh yourself in the shade of a palm tree or a poolside cabana at the Balinese-inspired Tao Beach with one exotic and delicious cocktail. Read more »
We’re Seeing Green
The Greenbar Collective (Greenbar.biz) offers the world’s largest portfolio of organic, handcrafted spirits including Tru vodkas and gin, Crusoe rums, Fruit Lab liqueurs, Bar Keep aromatic bitters (including Lavender Spice by Vegas’ own Tobin Ellis and John Hogan of BarMagic) and the newest product, Ixa tequila. Read more »
Savvy Savoy Fare
Blood & Sand — As served at Savile Row Lounge in Luxor, $15
Like the 1922 Rudolph Valentino film of the same name, the Blood & Sand is an oldie but a goodie. The recipe first appeared in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, but over the last year or two has been increasingly spotted at savvy bars all over town. Read more »
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
Two of Vegas’ top female mixologists were named among the “Top 10 Female Mixologists” by AskMen.com. The slideshow spotlights Cosmopolitan property mixologist and Chandelier bar GM Mariena Mercer and Wynn Resorts property mixologist Patricia Richards. Read more »
