Cocktail Culture
Cocktail Culture
Puff, puff, sip
October 11th, 2012
Cigar Aficionado’s 17th annual Big Smoke blows into The Mirage, Nov. 9-11. Read more »
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Ring-a-Ding-Ding
Bells & Whistles, as served at Culinary Dropout in the Hard Rock Hotel, $12
October 4th, 2012
Following the kitchen’s lead, Fox Restaurant Concepts beverage manager Mat Snapp is committed to using house-made syrups and infusions at Culinary Dropout wherever possible. Read more »
Just A Sip
Punch in
October 4th, 2012
Whether you’re running, walking, wogging or just watching the GlowRun, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Fremont East entertainment district, you can still taste victory during the BaCardio Bar Crawl. Read more »
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Imagination Nation
September 27th, 2012
This month, the sixth annual Bombay Sapphire Bartender Summit brought together more than 50 mixologists from the U.S. and Canada to battle it out for two days to produce the Most Imaginative Cocktail in one of the most imaginative cities in the world—ours! Read more »
A Small Bite
On the Growler Prowl
September 27th, 2012
And in other gastropub news, Public House—the one at the Venetian—has revealed its answer to the yard-glass or souvenir cup that is so ubiquitous on the Strip. Read more »
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The Last Sip of Summer
September 20th, 2012
This weekend we will warmly greet autumn—very warmly. But even after the solstice, you can still drink in the summertime vibe poolside with Mandarin Oriental lead mixologist Michael LaPenna’s refreshing ode to childhood memories of frozen grapes, this year’s official last sip of summer. Read more »
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The Big Chill
Where to get your liquid-nitrogen fix
September 20th, 2012
These cocktails take on a tongue-tingling sorbet-like texture thanks to a healthy dose of liquid nitrogen. With just a little recipe adjustment, almost any cocktail can be turned into a semi-frozen treat. Here’s where to chill out right now: Read more »
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Beertails
September 13th, 2012
The hottest thing in your glass this fall will also be the coolest. “Beertails are the next 'big things' in mixology,” says Adam Seger, creator of Hum Botanical Liquor. “It is the perfect storm of the craft beer explosion and mixology renaissance.” Read more »
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Malty Notes
September 13th, 2012
Join the club! The Nevada Brewers Guild (NevadaBrewersGuild.org) unites and champions 19 of the state’s professional breweries and maintains a great events calendar. SNAFU (the Southern Nevada Ale Fermenters’ Union; SNAFUBrew.com) meets monthly to talk beer with fellow homebrewers. And the Nevada Beer Lovers meet-up (VegasBeerLovers.com) offers a comprehensive calendar of beer-appreciation opps. Read more »
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Hot Bondage Action
September 6th, 2012
Do I have your attention now? Good. Then you’ll want to get down to Bond immediately for this spicy little number. As it goes with the world’s spicier cuisines, a bit of heat can actually go a long way toward cooling you down. Read more »
