As synonymous with the Vegas experience as neon and gaming, cocktails today have been elevated to an art form. Every hotel, it seems, has a signature drink, craft program and master mixologist. Following are three top temples.
Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino: One of 17 F&B outlets at ARIA overseen by wunderkind property mixologist Craig Schoettler, Sage is a wise choice for artisanal American fare and cocktails (demonstrations available), such as Smoke Missing Mirrors, which is cognac, vermouth and bitters smoked with torched bourbon barrel wood.
Vesper Bar at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: One of three signature bars at the chic property, which features more than 150 original cocktails in its mixology program, this James Bond-inspired concept offers expert pours such as the Ramos Gin Fiz (gin, lemon and lime juice, cream, egg white and orange flower water).
Bar Centro at SLS Las Vegas: From the Ultimate Gin & Tonic Deconstructed to the Magic Mojito, Jose Andres extends his alchemy to the alcohol at this sleek adjunct to his Bazaar Meat restaurant.
