Coming out on top this summer at Las Vegas’ newest day-club, Nikki Beach, is the Island Watermelon cocktail. Served either by the glass ($14) or by the pitcher ($68), this pulpy poolside sipper unites two of summer’s most refreshing notions: watermelon and cucumber. To make at home, muddle three large chunks of fresh watermelon with six slices of cucumber and a half-ounce of simple syrup. Add 2 ounces Ciroc vodka, half-ounce Watermelon Pucker and a splash each of sour mix, 7-Up and soda. Then repair to the shade and have a seat; it’s a better position from which to pat yourself on the back, you incredible bartender you.
Best Poolside Cocktail
A Peek at Life Is Beautiful 2017
Gorillaz are coming to Las Vegas for the first time ever. 2016’s Grammy winner for best new artist, Chance the Rapper, will return. English rockers Muse will bring their dizzying live show to the streets of Downtown. And that’s just the top of an eclectic bill that features more than 70 acts, along with comedy, interactive art installations, a group art exhibit featuring the work of Mark Ryden, Tara McPherson and Shepard Fairey and much more. Last year saw more than 137,000 attendees trod the festival footprint. Who’s ready for more?
Best of the City 2016
Our seventh annual celebration of all things Las Vegas, from the best place to fix your speeding ticket to the best Bloody Mary.