{"id":4685,"date":"2016-07-27T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T16:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/?p=4685"},"modified":"2019-07-02T11:53:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:53:09","slug":"where-to-find-the-most-unique-cocktails-in-and-around-downtown-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/blog\/where-to-find-the-most-unique-cocktails-in-and-around-downtown-las-vegas\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Most Unique Cocktails in and Around Downtown Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"Downtown Las Vegas offers visitors the chance to experience the same excitement and nightlife that the city is known for, but with smaller crowds than the Strip. Next time you\u2019re here, make sure to stop by these top-notch spots and grab one of their cocktails you won\u2019t find anywhere else. Or you can just try all of them\u2014decisions are hard.\r\n

Oscar’s Beef \u2022 Booze \u2022 Broads<\/h2>\r\nKAREN HILL’S PALOMA\r\n\r\nOn the second floor of the Plaza, one can find a flurry of refreshing cocktails on Oscar\u2019s cocktail menu. These cocktails include Karen Hill\u2019s Paloma made with tequila, Jarritos, Pamplemousse Liqueur, and lime, the Fairy Nectar comprised of gin, Lillet Blanc, Domaine de Canton and plum bitters, and the Whiskey Dreamcatcher with Maker\u2019s Mark, elderflower, apricot and orange juice. Paying tribute to the extended run at the Plaza of the popular and critically acclaimed music and comedy show, the Scintas, Oscar\u2019s cocktail also offers The Scinta Affair that floats a tequila infused lemon sorbet in sparkling wine.\r\n

Oak and Ivy<\/h2>\r\nAPPLE PIE HARVEST\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to the cocktail game, Oak & Ivy is a real standout. Nestled in an upgraded shipping container in the center of Downtown Las Vegas\u2019 Container Park, Oak & Ivy\u2019s trained mixologists combine both classic and innovative ingredients to bring patrons the ultimate cocktail experience. Their \u201cApple Pie Harvest<\/a>\u201d is all the rage and certainly something you won\u2019t find anywhere else. To make the superstar staple, mixologists behind the bar combine Apple-scented Clyde Mays with Bar Keep Apple Bitters and finish it off with a pipette of Allspice Dram.\u00a0 And since this is<\/em> Vegas, they blowtorch a brown-sugared Granny Smith apple slice topper right in front of you as well. Side note: they also have a cult following for their Moscow Mules (but you weren\u2019t going to get only one drink anyways, right?).\r\n

Downtown Cocktail Room<\/h2>\r\nMATING CALL\r\n\r\nThe Downtown Cocktail Room (or DCR as locals call it) is a Las Vegas favorite due to its ever-changing seasonal menus. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall all feature deviations from their classic drink list, keeping locals coming back for new custom specials. One of their most unique drinks is a year-round keeper though, and comes with some unusual toppings. The \u201cMating Call<\/a>\u201d is a fusion of Cachaca (a sugar-cane spirit) and Yerba Mate tea, garnished with a cut of smoked cheddar and sugar-soaked blueberry decor. The mixologists at DCR surely stepped up the current sweet and savory culinary trend with this one since its ingredients combine to form a sultry smoky-sweet elixir. If this combo seems too adventurous you can always grab a friend and share one of their classic cocktail punch bowls, served exactly as the name hints.\r\n

Herbs & Rye<\/h2>\r\nBLOOD AND SAND\r\n\r\nIf a cocktail menu organized by time period and a generous set of happy hours (both dinner and drink) pique your interest, then Herbs and Rye should be top on your Las Vegas bucket list. The restaurant\u2019s \u201cBlood and Sand<\/a>\u201d cocktail is listed under the Prohibition era, but there\u2019s nothing secret about it\u2014since it\u2019s lit on fire before being served. The cocktail\u2019s ingredients are listed on the menu as scotch, cherry heering, sweet vermouth, and orange juice with some zest\u2014a combination sure to please even after the main display. Speaking of their happy hour\u2014half price steaks? Order up.\r\n

Park on Fremont<\/h2>\r\nDERBY BREAKFAST CLUB\r\n\r\nPark on Fremont is the perfect place to catch breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They\u2019ve got drinks to pair with their food for every meal. Shoot for an AM dining time and experience what many would say is their most unique doozy all day: the \u201cDerby Breakfast Club<\/a>\u201d. Served in a mason jar, this drink is a twist on the classic Bloody Mary using bacon-infused vodka, hickory smoke, and fresh house-made Mary mix. What makes the drink really unique though is its toppings\u2014a piece of perfect bacon and an entire pickled egg. Make reservations for the porch ahead of time and get a great view of Fremont Street while sipping and<\/em> eating your drink.\r\n

Velveteen Rabbit<\/h2>\r\nGREEN BITCH\r\n\r\nVelveteen Rabbit is a cocktail bar featuring classic vintage decor, but their drinks are anything but old. The owners are two entrepreneurial sisters who are also expert mixologists. Their \u201cGreen Bitch<\/a>\u201d cocktail features a set of very unusual ingredients including Green Chartreuse, Strega, lemon, celery, egg white, simple syrup, and curry bitters. The components of the drink were carefully selected to offset the French herbal liqueur, creating a mixture that combines to form a perfectly balanced drink. PS: If you\u2019re looking for a pick-me-up after the Green Bitch try the fluffy \u201cDorian Grey\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s an Earl-Grey infused vodka cocktail and comes with a shortbread biscuit.\r\n

Vanguard Lounge<\/h2>\r\nTENNESSEE ROSE\r\n\r\nVanguard brings a perfect combination of superb mixologists and guest DJs to Fremont Street. This has made this lounge a favorite for locals and tourists alike. The space is decorated in super trendy industrial chic, which many consider a nice break from the numerous themed bars in the neighborhood. Their top-of-the-menu \u201cTennessee Rose<\/a>\u201d is a sure favorite for its whiskey flavor and sweet undertones- a.k.a. a combination of Bonnie Rose Apple Spiced Whiskey, Lime Juice, Sumac Grenadine, and Maple Syrup. If you\u2019ve got steady enough hands, make sure to grab a the unique drink and head to Vanguard\u2019s dance floor\u2014where music and cocktail combine to form bliss.\r\n

Classic Jewel<\/h2>\r\nTHE HEAT\r\n\r\nChandeliers and a glass bar wall may decorate Classic Jewel, but the real stunners are the drinks. \u201cThe Heat<\/a>\u201d lives up to its name as a blend of Sauza Hornitos Reposado, chili and jalape\u00f1os, sweet agave nectar, orange juice, and lime juice. Luckily, Classic Jewel\u2019s mixologist allows you can choose the heat of your peppers on a scale of 0-2 before creating the drink, depending on how brave you are. One of the best parts though? If you really like \u201cThe Heat\u201d you can even live above Classic Jewel (since it\u2019s located at the base of a residential high rise).\r\n

Atomic Liquors<\/h2>\r\nPEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME\r\n\r\nAtomic Liquor is a staple in Las Vegas, mostly due its history of famous Vegas clientele and long-gone rooftop mushroom cloud shows\u2014courtesy of a former government bomb-testing area a mere 50 miles away. While you may have missed the window for that explosive experience by half a decade or so, Atomic Liquor is still sending shockwaves through Vegas today for their stellar cocktails. Their \u201cPeanut Butter Jelly Time<\/a>\u201d mix is quite a crowd pleaser and unlike other bars, actually includes the title ingredients and not just flavor. The drink is a perfect blend of rye whiskey, sloe gin, blackberry, and peanut butter served in a mason jar. It\u2019s exactly as mouthwatering as it sounds. 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