Las Vegas kicks off the summer with specialty poolside cocktails. By bringing innovative ingredients, fresh fruits and unique spins on classics, various resorts created exciting summer cocktails for their pools.

Trendsetters  

·         Iced Chi Chi: The Mirage pool mixes the trendy ZICO coconut water base with Ketel One vodka, DiSaronno amaretto and a splash of coconut cream and pineapple juice to create this contemporary refreshment.

·         Banana Guava Shandy: The pool at Monte Carlo brings an exotic flair to the beer cocktail by mixing Shock Top Belgian White Ale blended with Absolut Miami Vodka, Briottet Crème de Banane liqueur, and guava nectar, garnished with a banana and orange slices.

·         Snow Cones: Cool and refreshing snow cones at Bellagio’s pool spotlight house-made salted caramel sauce. TheSimple Cherry is made with SKYY cherry vodka and a cherry syrup mix.

Fruity & Frisky

·       Kiwi Cooloer: Vdara Pool features a mixture of SKYY Wild Strawberry vodka, muddled kiwis and house-made sweet and sour, garnished with a kiwi wheel for a refreshing snack.

·         Blackberry Crush: The Luxor and Excalibur pools highlight fresh strawberries with Absolut Citron vodka, rock syrup, and a touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

·         Beach Dragon: Mandalay Bay mixes SKYY Infusions Raspberry vodka, fresh blackberries, Chambord, and rock candy syrup, finished with a splash of lime juice and Sierra Mist.

 

Revamped Classics

·         Sangria: Chilled with frozen grapes, the pool at ARIA recreates this traditional cocktail with Grey Goose Le Melon, honeydew juice and rose extract.

·         Pink Lemonade: MGM Grand takes a classic favorite to a new level by adding Grey Goose Cherry Noir vodka and Cointreau orange-flavored liqueur.

·         Citrus Rush: The pool at New York-New York complements the traditional Screwdriver with Ketel One Citron vodka, Ketel One Oranje vodka and triple sec with a splash of orange and lime juice.

 

One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, More! 

·         Don Julio’s Sunshine: MGM Grand’s pool integrates Don Julio tequila with Grand Marnier, Midori Melon liqueur, fresh sour, pineapple juice and sweet grenadine.

·         Cucumber Fizz: The pool at Monte Carlo incorporates Patron tequila, Thatcher’s Cucumber Liqueur, Cucumber DRY soda and freshly squeezed lime, topped with a crisp cucumber slice.