Raise a glass—the flavors of fall have arrived behind the bars of these Las Vegas eateries.
The Smoking Dragon at TAO Asian Bistro
Head to this Summerlin steakhouse at the JW Marriott to sample a slew of seasonally inspired cocktails. Vodka lovers should try the caramel apple martini, candy corn martini or the pumpkin spice White Russian, while tequila fans should order the potent Sinister Barbie, crafted with fresh lime juice and seasonal berries. Bottoms up! 702.507.5955, hawthorngrilllv.com
Let LAVO light up your taste buds with a whiskey-tinged tipple that oozes smoke, providing a photoworthy sipping experience. Located within Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the Italian hot spot dazzles with its Fumo Grasso cocktail, a concoction of Westland American Sherry cask whiskey, duck fat and apple butter wash allspice, plus smoked applewood. 702.791.1800, taogroup.com; venetianlasvegas.com
Lift your spirits before indulging in Primrose’s Thanksgiving offerings— more on that on the next page—by trying the French restaurant’s fall-exclusive cocktail, The Aristocrat. An off-the-menu beverage, this limited-edition sip includes Benedictine liqueur, Lillet Blanc, Hennessey cognac, Laird’s Applejack brandy and dashes of orange curacao. An apple slice, nutmeg and a flower finish the drink off in festive fall style. 702.730.6600, parkmgm.mgmresorts.com
LAVO’s Fumo Grasso cocktail
Zip up the elevator to the 23rd floor to imbibe the Prohibition cocktail at SkyBar at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. Crafted by bartender Bernardo Carrera, the potion embraces the season with WhistlePig rye whiskey that’s been aged 10 years, WhistlePig barrel-aged maple syrup from Vermont, tawny port wine and two dashes of housemade aromatic bitters. “Nevada actually repealed prohibition laws approximately six years before the federal government,” notes Carrera of the cocktail’s namesake. “Sip this Las Vegas classic at golden hour as the sun sets over the mountains and the city lights come to life.” 702.590.8888, waldorfastorialasvegas.com
The Aristocrat at Primrose is a secret menu item
Far East flavors head west at TAO Asian Bistro located inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Its whimsical Smoking Dragon is presented in a decanter tableside and shines with a tasty mixture of Shibui pure malt Japanese whisky, Martini & Rossi Rubino vermouth, rosemary port wine reduction, Peychaud’s bitters and hickory smoke. 702.388.8338, taogroup.com; venetianlasvegas.com
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