COCKTAILS IN VEGAS: GUMDROP MARTINI



The Hubby's cocktail of the day

My cocktail of the day

GUMDROP MARTINI

Grey Goose L’Orange

Chambord

Lemonchello

Jumbo Gumdrops

Decisions, decisions… I had so many great cocktails in Vegas today that I can’t decide which one to use for this blog. The mimosa with breakfast? The mojito by the pool? The raspberry lemonade concoction I drank in between dances at the outdoor Harrah’s carnival bar? Or maybe even the $46, ridiculously huge gin and tonic that my husband drank at the carnival bar? It was served in one of those crazy, purple plastic tubes that are taller than a 10 year old. Hubby’s supposed friend George bought it for him and it contained almost a whole bottle of gin. After he sucked it down, I thought hubby was not going to make it to our planned dinner and a show that night. But —and this is why I love him — he rallied, showered and stumbled back out into the crowded Vegas night. And though he doesn’t remember dinner, he, like the rest of us, loved the show we saw at Caesars, appropriately called Absinthe.

No, none of those qualified for the cocktail of the day. As you can see by the picture, the GUMDROP MARTINI was by far the most impressive and delicious cocktail I had today. Full disclosure — it cost an outrageous $20 at Fix Restaurant in the Bellagio Casino. I do not know the measurements of the ingredients above, but at least I had the where with all to write them down and I’m sure with some experimentation, it could easily be figured out.

With orange-flavored vodka, Chambord and Lemonchello, I knew as soon as I ordered it that the GUMDROP MARTINI would be a hit with me. Of course, I love gumdrops and I love martinis, so it was kinda a no-brainer. It was a sweet drink, but not overly sugary and I loved dipping in the gumdrop garnish and taking a bit or two. I ended up eating every gumdrop, except the black one, of course. Does anyone really like those? The frosting on the glass was a treat as well and something I would have had a hard time creating at home.

The show Absinthe was a perfect mixture of comedy, acrobatic acts and sex, and the GUMDROP MARTINI was the perfect mixture of sweet and fun. If you are in Vegas, I highly recommend them both. Cocktails that are served in long purple, plastic tubes — not so much. Unless you want to go to bed by 6 pm, then by all means….

Drink Up^

Cocktail Connie