Ghost Donkey, the new “hidden” enclave attached to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Block 16 food court, is a New York transplant known for its mezcal collection.
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Rocker Sammy Hagar collaborated with pop star Adam Levine of Maroon 5 to create a proprietary blend of mezcal and tequila known as Santo Mezquila. Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina combines it with sweet, salty and citrus touches to create this summertime cocktail.
A little bitter, a little sweet, with a lot of tequila kick — an Out on the Tiles is a perfect way to enjoy the Bellagio fountains while relaxing out on the patio of the brand-new Spago location.
Flock and Fowl mixologist Adam Rains blends the Mexican flavors of tequila and Tajin with a double dose of Italian bitterness provided by Aperol and Vecchio. The name, No Tajin in the Machine, if you were wondering, is a warning to handwash the glasses after use, to prevent the spices on the rim from clogging your dishwasher.
Mandarin Oriental’s Mandarin Bar recently introduced a menu of 12 zodiac-themed cocktails.
The Tam-Tam is part of the new cocktail menu at The Laundry Room, the private, reservation-only back room of Fremont Street’s Commonwealth.
With pumpkins in season and Halloween in the air, Friday the 13th is a perfect time to try the seasonal Smashed Pumpkin cocktail from the new Lakes-area Salud Mexican Bistro and Tequileria.
No new-school margarita, the recipe for the Mexican firing squad dates back to “The Gentleman’s Companion, Volume II” by Charles H. Baker Jr., published in 1946. I
It’s a bold move to spice up the sharp bite of tequila with a raw in-your-face, spice-like chili flakes.