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| - I wish I could give this bar two separate reviews, the first for cocktail quality and the second for other general things like seating, service, etc.
Bottom line: cocktail quality is 6 out of 5 stars. Absolutely unbelievable drinks here.
On the other hand, ambiance, service, noise level, and so on are fairly typical for a not-so-great bar on the Strip in Las Vegas and I'd give it 2.5 stars.
Personally, this is one of my favorite bars, because all I really care about is getting a great drink. However, I know a lot of people focus on other things, so that's my take. Now that that's out of the way, let me tell you why this bar is amazing.
I took my friend to this place a few weeks ago, since it's a 10-minute walk from my condo nearby, and we just wanted to have a drink anywhere really. When we sat down, I noticed that all the bartenders were in standard uniform, but one man was in a two-piece suit with a lovely tie, and his garb seemed managerial. With a huge stroke of fortune for me, he took our order: an Old Fashioned for me, and "something with Amaretto" for my indecisive companion.
He decided to take significant creative liberties with my order, which I turned out to be eternally grateful for, and he concocted a libation of beautiful complexity for hers. I have memorized the recipe for the new spin on an "Old Fashioned" that was served to me:
2oz. Glenmorangie 12
1oz. Sloe gin
1oz. Lillet Rouge
Orange bitters
Lemon twist
Shaken and served up with a homemade pickled cherry. They make their own cherries. If you're not smiling right now, we're not friends.
This drink, as a whiskey fan, is ABSOLUTELY divine and quite literally has changed my life forever. I don't think I'll ever go out drinking to a reasonably well-stocked bar and forego asking for this cocktail for as long as I shall live. It doesn't yet have a name, but you must try it if you love whiskey. You can substitute whatever whiskey you want in place of the Glenmorangie, and all of them will impart their own unique twists. You'll have a very hard time finding Lillet Rouge in many places, so try substituting any cherry or berry liqueur in place of it, such as Cherry Herring. It makes for another great drink.
The "something with Amaretto" turned out to be a beautifully complex recipe including a ginger liqueur, cayenne pepper, and a bay leaf. The flavor of this drink changed multiple times throughout a sip, and showcased all of its components individually. It was heavenly.
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