1. The Cocktail Tree, SushiSamba
SushiSamba is a unique restaurant that features an eclectic mix of Japanese and Brazilian cuisine! Given the large number of Japanese expats in Brazil, it was only a matter of time before they put their twist on the local food and drink! At SushiSamba, you can order a Cocktail Tree, which, you guessed it - is a ‘tree’ made up of a number of different cocktails. Choose from a varied selection of drinks, and make a tree of 12 cocktails to sip on before you head out to the clubs! Common selections include things like Lychee cocktails, cucumber-based drinks, and a signature drink depending on what month it is! This represents the essence of what Vegas stands for. It's exorbitant, over-the-top, and so much more than necessary.
2. The Fink Bomb, Frankie’s Tiki Room
Tiki bars are known for their unique aesthetic, homage to tropical life, and of course, their inventive and often exotic cocktails! Frankie’s Tiki Room, which is one of Vegas’ most popular and recommended Tiki bars, is no exception to this rule. In fact, they do the whole Tiki bar thing in true Vegas style, which is why the Fink Bomb - a rum, coconut, and pineapple cocktail that is served in a bomb-shaped glass topped with a cocktail sparkler, occupies the number 2 spot on this list! Convention dictates that the consumer of the cocktail wait till the sparkler goes off before they gulp down the Fink Bomb!
3. Drunk Clam, Hash House A-Go-Go
Las Vegas is known for its fusion of both American and Mexican cultures, given its location and proximity to Mexico. The Drunk Clam at Hash House a Go-Go is the very personification of that fusion, and is a shrimp cocktail on steroids if we’ve ever seen one! It is a shrimp cocktail featuring a mix of vodka, clamato, which is a tomato-based drink that includes clam juice and sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and some traditional Mexican spices for an added punch! It’s also massive, and is the perfect way to kickstart a day in Las Vegas!
4. Notes from Gordon, Hell’s Kitchen
This is a rather odd but fitting addition to the list! A traditional Gin and tonic with a secret, unique twist, this cocktail is just an example of what makes this place so special! Hell’s Kitchen, which is modeled after the T.V show with the same name, tries to replicate the atmosphere of the show, which is, of course, incomplete without Gordon Ramsay’s PG-18 rants! Notes From Gordon is no different - it’s a drink that comes with random notes written by Ramsay himself! What can beat that?
5. Twisted Grapefruit, Park on Fremont
A diversion from the other bars/clubs on the list, Park on Fremont is a more chilled out, conversation-friendly bar that is a great place to end the night at, or hang out at on off-days! This is a cocktail that is served in a cored-out grapefruit, which works as a bowl, and contains vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and much more! It’s considered a Vegas classic and is an excellent way to catch up with an old friend or just chill out on a pleasant Vegas evening. It's a hallmark of the easy-going nature of the city.