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THE VIBE
Drinking
High Spirits
Las Vegas has never been shy about
raising the bar—and now it’s doing
so without the booze, so we’ve
rounded up the best lounges to
meet the cocktail’s classiest cousin:
the mocktail.
Start at The Mob Museum’s
Underground Speakeasy &
Distillery, where the lore of
bootlegging meets a menu that tips
its fedora to the sober set. Sip a
Raspberry Lavender Fizz, light and
floral, or go bold with The Test
Pilot, a fizzy blend of juniper berry,
elderflower, cherry, and soda—an
homage to the classic Aviation,
minus the spirits. themobmuseum.
com
Next, head to Velveteen
Rabbit, a whimsical, artsy gem
with some of the city’s most
creative zero-proof pours. Try
Lemu’s Tale, with NA tequila,
guava, baobab-lychee syrup, lime,
and aquafaba, or Love-in-Idleness,
The Test Pilot
a dreamy mix of Lyre’s gin,
butterfly pea flower and
honeysuckle tea, lemongrass,
lemon, and tonic.
velveteenrabbitlv.com
On The Strip, Vanderpump
Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace
and Vanderpump à Paris offer lush,
garden-glam settings perfect for
sipping. Their “Mighty Mocktails”
include the blush-pink Caesars
Berries, sparkling with raspberry,
mint, hibiscus, coconut, and soda,
and the verdant Garden Goddess, a
matcha-fueled beauty with
pineapple juice, lemon, mint, and
aquafaba. caesars.com
—Casey Lawrence
Dining
CELEBRATING ROBUCHON
Looking back, 2005 was a legendary year for
dining in Las Vegas. It was when the bread cart at
Joël Robuchon in the MGM Grand rolled into our
hearts for the first time. This is just one of the perks
of dining at the city’s only three Michelin-starred
restaurant, where every detail, from the plate
settings to the butter, is a work of art. Celebrate this
milestone with the original 16-course dégustation
menu, available from Oct. 3 to 6. Chef Eleazar
Villanueva will collaborate with former Robuchon
chefs to recreate each dish as it was originally
presented. Reservations: 702-891-7925
—Melinda Sheckells
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OCTOBER 2025
