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Sip like the stars: Local celebs dish on their go-to cocktails

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Does Frank Marino enjoy knocking back a champagne flute as much as he enjoys sitting in one? We asked the local performer and other local celebs what their favorite go-to cocktails are.

We all know that Oscar Goodman likes his gin martinis, but what about Carolyn? Does Frank Marino enjoy knocking back a martini glass as much as he enjoys sitting in one? We rounded up some notable locals to pose the question: What’s your favorite go-to cocktail?

    • Holly Madison rides the High Roller on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at the Linq Promenade.

      Holly Madison rides the High Roller on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014, at the Linq Promenade.

      Holly Madison: The 'Skinny Bitch'

      “Vodka, water with lemon. I call it the Skinny Bitch because it’s not one of those sugary drinks. I love lemon!”

    • Absinthe's Melody Sweets: Dirty Martini

      “Exxxtra Drrrrrrty martini, with marinated blue cheese-stuffed olives. I was introduced to the dirty martini by one of my favorite burlesque performers with the same name, Dirty Martini! It’s also a great substitute for dinner after a night of shows. A showgirl needs to eat at some point, you know.”

    • Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman speaks during the 2014 Las Vegas State of the City address at City Hall on Thursday evening.

      Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman speaks during the 2014 Las Vegas State of the City address at City Hall on Thursday evening.

      Mayor Carolyn Goodman: Cosmopolitan

      “I like the glamorous look of it, and it looks great on the table next to Oscar’s martini!”

    • Frank Marino as Joan Rivers

      Divas' Frank Marino: Chocolate Banana

      “This is all I drink, as far as liquor is concerned. It’s the Chocolate Banana at the Peppermill restaurant on Las Vegas Boulevard ... Because, to me, it’s like having a chocolate shake, and I don’t feel guilty drinking it! ... It’s a drink that I had when I got here 30 years ago, and I still drink it today.”

    • Victor Drai

      Nightlife mogul Victor Drai: Caymus Special Selection

      “The Caymus Special Selection is one of the finest glasses of wine you can have. It has huge, bold flavors and aromas … For me, it’s the perfect match to the energy of the nightclubs.”

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