Cocktail Culture
Cocktail Culture
Pop goes the cocktail
Twisted Caramel Corn, as served at I ♥ Burgers in the Shoppes at the Palazzo, $13
June 16th, 2011
Savory and sweet. That is the yin and yang of the candy world, and nowhere is it better exemplified than in the sweet, corny crunch found in a box of Cracker Jack. Corey Keck, one of I ♥ Burgers’ “Milkshake Girls,” says she makes more than 100 shakes—both regular and spiked—on a typical day. Read more »
Scene Stirs
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
June 16th, 2011
5. It might be a tad audacious to call it “ultra-premium,” but we’ll reckon The Original Moonshine still tastes a heck of a lot better than the unlabeled ’shine your great-grandpappy put up. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
One Night Stand
As served at Wet Republic Ultra Pool at the MGM Grand, $16
June 9th, 2011
Last year’s Tales of the Cocktail spirits and cocktails convention saw the effective “burial” of the traditional Sex on the Beach cocktail. Now Wet Republic is proud to offer a replacement. Bartender Daniel “Double D” de Anda Fast says the ultra pool’s One Night Stand—a blend of exotic fruits lifted by a hint of fresh lemon and a bit of effervescence—updates that vaguely tropical cliché. Read more »
Mise En Place
Veev la difference!
June 9th, 2011
Know what you’re pouring—in this case, a bottleful of awesome firsts: Veev is the world’s first açaí spirit, is the industry’s first certified carbon-neutral spirits company, and is produced in the only renewable wind-powered distillery in the United States (Ribgy, Idaho). Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Patrón of the Arts
The Fresh King, as served at King Ink in The Mirage, $14
June 2nd, 2011
Hot, hot heat! Patrón Silver tequila gets crowned with the aid of fresh jalapeño, cilantro, muddled cucumber and a bit of lime. Bar manager, award-winning mixologist and world champion flair bartender Christian Oldan says the Fresh King is a perfect gateway cocktail for someone who might have some preconceived notions about tequila. “Something refreshing for summertime with a bit of a kick from the jalapeño—a bit sweet and tart at the same time.” Oldan said. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Smoke some tequila—it’s easy!
June 2nd, 2011
Last summer, I was fortunate to have happened by a mixologist’s house while he was smoking Patrón tequila to use in a cocktail destined for the Vegas Uncork’d grand tasting at Caesars Palace. My clothing and hair would bear the remembrance for days. It’s an easy process, one that can be accomplished with a home barbecue grill and some patience. Tobin Ellis of BarMagic of Las Vegas and Social Mixology was happy to revisit the process with me. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Orange-Chocolate Truffle
As served in the Chocolate Lounge at Sugar Factory American Brasserie, $16
May 26th, 2011
Inspired by orange-chocolate truffles—well, really, who isn’t inspired by orange-chocolate truffles?—corporate bar manager and mixologist Ken Hall has managed to capture the very moment you bite through the shell of a decadent chocolate truffle filled with orange-chocolate ganache or orange liqueur. Read more »
Scene Stirs
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
May 26th, 2011
Goodness, gracious, Great Vegas Festival of Beer! Check out more than 30 breweries serving up more than 100 beers from 5-9 p.m. June 18 at Tivoli Village in Summerlin, presented by Motley Brews. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Chill Out
Watermelon Cooler, as served at Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria, $15
May 19th, 2011
Great balls of fire, it’s gonna get hot this summer! But you can easily combat the blazing inferno with a soothing salve, a light and slightly effervescent cooler that puts to use that icon of summer, the watermelon. Those looking for something fun to drink in the sun should look no further than the cocktail menu at Liquid, where bartenders use fresh, frozen fruit to give the Watermelon Cooler the chills. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
We Want a Pitcher!
May 19th, 2011
Why sip from the glass when you can just get the whole pitcher? Las Vegas pools are getting it right, stirring, shaking and blending up delicious cocktails by the pitcher-full. So pour it on! Read more »
