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Aria's Sangria |
Every
summer, visitors head to Las Vegas to soak up the sun at the beautiful pools at
MGM Resorts International properties. To combat warm temperatures and increase
good times, MGM Resorts’ talented mixologists and bartenders have stirred up a
bevy of refreshing beverages that bring cocktail craftsmanship right to cabanas
and lounge chairs. New spins on classics, cutting-edge ingredients and farm
fresh fruits ensure that selecting poolside refreshment is a gamble that always
pays off.
Trendsetting
Ingredients
Unexpected
and fun, these cocktails tantalize every taste bud with refreshing flavors and
exciting ingredients sure to start the next cocktail craze.
Absolut
Hibiskus vodka stars in the Strawberry Splash Caipiroska at Vdara pool. Its
floral, fragrant notes are highlighted with muddled strawberries, organic
sweetener and a strawberry garnish.
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The Mirage's Iced Chi Chi |
The
Iced Chi Chi at The Mirage pool features trendy ZICO Coconut water in this
chilled mixture of Ketel One vodka, coconut cream, pineapple juice and
DiSaronno amaretto.
Beer
cocktails are all the rage and Monte Carlo pool’s Banana Guava Shandy gives
beer cocktails an exotic flair with Absolut Miami Vodka, Briottet Crème de
Banane liqueur and guava nectar topped off with Shock Top Belgian White Ale,
and garnished with banana and orange slices.
True
frosty delights, the snow cones at Bellagio’s pool include a
spotlight-stealing, house-made salted caramel sauce. Flavors include the Simple
Cherry made with SKYY Cherry vodka and cherry syrup.
Fruity
& Frisky
Juicy
fruits and summer fun go hand-in-hand and these cocktails feature the finest
orchard-fresh flavors.
Kiwi
lovers will be thrilled with the Kiwi Cooler at Vdara pool. Fresh kiwis are
muddled in a mixture of SKYY Wild Strawberry vodka and house-made sweet and
sour that’s even garnished with a kiwi wheel for snacking.
Staying
true to its name, the Blackberry Crush at Luxor and Excalibur pools feature
Absolut Citron vodka, fresh lemon juice, rock syrup, mint leaves, Sierra Mist
and a generous portion of fresh blackberries, all combined for a clean, fruity
taste.
ARIA
pool offers a tangy take on a fruity New Orleans favorite. The Hurricane is
made with Belvedere Mango Passion vodka and mixed with passion fruit, orange
and cranberry juices.
An
exciting mixture of SKYY Wild Strawberry Infusions vodka, Bacardi Dragon Berry
rum, watermelon sour and grenadine, the Summer Delight at Luxor and Excalibur
pools is a dynamic summer refreshment.
True
to its name, the Beach Dragon at Mandalay Bay pool is a beast of a drink
combining sweet SKYY Infusions Raspberry vodka, fresh blackberries, Chambord,
lime juice, rock candy syrup and a splash of Sierra Mist.
Revamped
Classics
Classic
drinks take on innovative twists and new flavor combinations to keep things
fresh as the sun shares its rays.
Sangria
is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and guests will be delighted with the ice cold
surprise found in the Sangria at ARIA pool. Frozen grapes keep this concoction
of Grey Goose Le Melon, honeydew juice and rose extract chilled and full of
flavor through hot summer days.
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MGM's Pink Lemonade |
The
Pink Lemonade at MGM Grand puts an adult spin on a childhood favorite with Grey
Goose Cherry Noir vodka and Cointreau orange-flavored liqueur.
The
refreshing mojito gets a tropical twist with Bacardi Pineapple Fusion rum in
the Pineapple Fusion Mojito at Mandalay Bay pool.
The
Citrus Rush at New York-New York pool enhances the orange flavor of the classic
Screwdriver cocktail by including Ketel One Citron vodka, Ketel One Oranje
vodka, orange juice, triple sec and lime juice.
Also
at New York-New York pool, the Brooklyn Pool Party takes a vodka and cranberry
to the next level with Absolut Brooklyn vodka, cranberry juice and fizzy ginger
ale.
One
Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, More!
Hot
days and steamy nights wouldn’t be complete without a tequila cocktail making
these drinks the essential selection as the sun rises and sets.
A
match made for the pool, Sauza tequila, Red Bull Silver Edition and grapefruit
juice come together in the Paloma Silver Bull at The Mirage pool.
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MGM's Don Julio Sunshine |
Don
Julio’s Sunshine at MGM Grand pool combines Don Julio tequila, Grand Marnier,
Midori Melon liqueur, fresh sour, pineapple juice and grenadine for a
tantalizing poolside companion.
A
light and crisp libation, the Cucumber Fizz at Monte Carlo pool boasts Patron
tequila, Thatcher’s Cucumber Liqueur, Cucumber DRY Soda, fresh lime and a tasty
cucumber garnish.