Vegas is known for over-the-top drinks, but this Bloody Mary at Grand Lux Café, located inside the Venetian… not so much.
We flew in on an early morning flight and were starving by the time we hit the Strip, so breakfast and Bloody Marys seemed like the perfect first stop. Unfortunately, this was a quick reminder that my long-standing opinion about Vegas Bloodies still holds true: Vegas simply lacks outstanding Bloody Marys.
I just don’t get it. In a place known for excess—flashy food, extravagant cocktails, and general overindulgence—you’d expect the Bloody Mary scene to be next-level. But time and time again, it’s the same story: basic, boring, and overpriced. I did spot a few more elaborate options, but at $40+ a pop? No thanks. Especially when so many people in this city are battling hangovers, you’d think there’d be a better Bloody Mary effort.
Maybe someday I’ll move out there and open a 24/7 build-your-own Bloody bar that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg… because clearly, there’s a market gap waiting to be filled.
The Bloody Mary: a salted rim, a stalk of celery, and maybe a hint of lime.
Flavor-wise, it was fine—nothing offensive, nothing memorable. And in Las Vegas, where every cocktail carries a hefty price tag, this one felt overpriced and underwhelming. Sometimes, simple isn’t synonymous with satisfying.
The Bloody Mary
- Spices/Flavor: Mild, uninspired
- Fixin’s: Celery, lime (maybe?)
- Chaser: Not listed
- Presentation: Simple, clean
- Price: $$$ (Vegas standard)
A decent breakfast companion but far from the show-stopping Vegas experience you’d expect.
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