SAND DOLLAR LOUNGE
The Miracle on Spring Mountain holiday pop-up is back at the original Sand Dollar, and this year the festive fun extends to the newish Sand Dollar Downtown at the Plaza with the similar Sippin’ Santa on Main. The difference is in the cocktails, as both bars have their own themed menus. Hit Chinatown for Grandma Got Run Over by a T-Rex (vodka with orange liqueur, Gentian aperitif, aloe vera, spiced pomegranate and grapefruit mix), then head Downtown for the Island of Misfit Toys (aged Jamaican rum, chai tea, pumpkin puree and cinnamon). The special cocktails will flow through December 31, with live entertainment always happening at both Sand Dollars, but only the Spring Mountain spot has guest chef pizza pop-ups, including Nicola Costagliola (from Guy Savoy) on December 12 and Justin Kingsley-Hall on December 14. thesanddollarlv.com
MÁS POR FAVOR
The trendy taqueria also located in Chinatown has transformed into the Tim Burton-inspired Nightmare Before Xmas experience through December 27, with characters from the movie, a giant themed tree and other darkly festive decor. Specialty food items like the Sandy Claws tacos with chipotle lobster extend the fun beyond the cocktails, but there’s plenty of libation variation for everyone. Check out the Oogie Boogie, reposado tequila blended with pumpkin pie horchata, allspice dram and agave. masporfavor.com
SHADY GROVE LOUNGE
The Silverton’s coziest bar has once again become the Bad Elf, an over-the-top holiday bar serving up naughty North Pole vibes through January 2. Look at the size of those ornaments! Slam a Grinch shot, made with Peach Schnapps, Malibu rum and Blue Curacao, then relax in the red-and-green-lit Airstream trailer with the Spicy Apple Cider with Fireball and honey. silvertoncasino.com/badelf
THE SKI LODGE
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas year-round at Spiegelworld’s wintery speakeasy attached to Superfrico at the Cosmopolitan. But only now can you taste its latest cocktail creations tailored for the season, including a Grasshopper with Fernet and Creme de Cacao served with a candy cane garnish, a classic Coquito with a frosting rim, and Not the Buttons, a drink for two made with bourbon, Sherry, Falernum, ginger, honey and lemon. That one will have you ready to go outside and make a snow angel. superfrico.com/skilodge
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