We could all use a little extra Christmas cheer this year, and the Sand Dollar Lounge’s Miracle on Spring Mountain pop-up delivers it. The kitschy celebration of holiday happiness, which debuted in 2019, transforms the familiar blues bar into a decked-out winter wonderland.
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The Miracle Christmas Cocktail Pop-Up Bar originated in New York City’s East Village in 2014 and has since spread to 90 cities. According to a Sand Dollar spokesperson, however, the Las Vegas version is the only one with live music. The festive decor, which cost more than $10,000 in its first year, was installed by Las Vegas’ own Garrett Pattiani’s Bright Light Holiday Company.
Last year’s Miracle worked through pandemic restrictions with reserved tables. This year is expected to be more free-flowing.
Details are still being finalized, but there will be special offerings galore. Nightly free live music will include Pauly Shore & the Crustys (December 9) and Tom Petty/Johnny Cash cover band Petty Cash (December 16). Themed nights will include an ugly sweater party (December 4), Grinch Day (December 13) and naughty or nice night (December 20). And chef-driven pizza pop-ups will return with participating locals including Gina Marinelli, James Trees, Crystina Nguyen, Chris Decker, Gary LaMorte and Nick Dugan.
Come for the Christmas, stay for the crazy delicious cocktails—a bevy of new beverages have arrived this year. Try the Elfing Around, with mulled wine, prosecco and gin. The hot Bad Santa will keep you warm at night with rum, mixed spiced butter, oat milk and velvet falernum. Or party all night with the Christmas Carol Barrel, with coffee liqueur, spiced chocolate and Reposado tequila.
MIRACLE ON SPRING MOUNTAIN November 22-December 31, daily, 2 p.m.-3 a.m. (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas). Sand Dollar Lounge, 702-485-5401, miracleonspringmountain.com.
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