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Las Vegas, NV: Alexxa’s at Paris Hotel & Casino

Posted: May 5, 2026 in Uncategorized
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Alexxa’s—located inside Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino—fully leans into the “go big or go home” Vegas mindset, and their Colossal Bloody Mary is exactly that.

This isn’t just a drink—it’s a full-on production. Served as an entire pitcher, it’s essentially two-and-a-half drinks in one (per the waitress), but the real headline is everything piled on top. And honestly, the menu description (“basil-infused vodka, king crab leg, shrimp, peppered bacon, pickled peppers, olive, cheese, okra, tomato, celery, cucumber, lime”) and pictures don’t even come close to doing it justice.

We’re talking crab legs, shrimp, bacon (a lot of bacon), okra, celery, pickle, cheese, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, cucumbers… it just keeps going. It’s overflowing with garnishes to the point where it genuinely replaces a meal. I didn’t order anything else because, frankly, I didn’t need to.

Flavor-wise, the Bloody itself holds up, which is important given everything going on. It’s bold enough to stand behind the mountain of fixin’s, though let’s be honest—this one is as much about the experience as it is the drink.

At $50, it’s definitely a splurge. But in a city where cocktails can easily run $20–$25 each, getting essentially multiple drinks and a meal makes it feel a little more justifiable. Still, whether it’s “worth it” probably depends on how committed you are to the full Vegas experience.

The Bloody Mary (Colossal)

• Spices/Flavor: Basil-infused vodka and flavors bold enough to hold its own, but not the main event
• Fixin’s: King Crab legs, shrimp, bacon, okra, celery, pickle, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers (and more)
• Chaser: None
• Presentation: Over-the-top pitcher loaded with a full meal’s worth of garnishes
• Price: $50

If you’re in Vegas and want something memorable, this is it. The Colossal Bloody Mary isn’t just a drink—it’s an experience. Come hungry, bring a friend (or don’t), and be ready to fully commit.

Mon Ami Gabi in Las Vegas

Posted: October 14, 2013 in Uncategorized
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I was departing Vegas in less than 24 hours and my quest to find the best Bloody Mary was in jeopardy.

I consulted my carefully researched list of other establishments. After learning from my experience at Hash House, I did a little more digging and discovered that yes, many of these specialty bloodies were only available on the weekends.

This posed a problem as my flight was early Saturday afternoon; however, I soon realized that nothing was preventing me from having a Bloody for breakfast before boarding the plane.

After confirming that they did in fact have the Bloody Mary bar I had read so much about, I quickly made reservations at Mon Ami Gabi in the Paris Hotel for 9am on Saturday morning.

From the moment I arrived, I knew that this Bloody was going to be the “Pièce de résistance” of the trip— we got a table outside on the patio, our waitress was nice, the food looked delish and the Bloody Mary cart was teeming with fresh ingredients and in full view.

Spice: You  play mixologist! The top of the bar is lined with every hot sauce under the sun. Also, add horseradish, Worcestershire, etc.

Mix: Choose from Clamato, Tomato Juice or a mix I had never heard of—Dr. Swami and Bone Daddy’s. I used this opportunity to try the new mix and must say it was very good!

Vodka; You call it! I chose Tito’s.

Chaser: None offered.

Fixin’s:  A wide variety to choose from, mostly consisting of fresh veggies such as: cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pickled carrots, and peppers, plus lemons, limes and olives. (Notably missing to midwest folks: meat and cheese!)

Price: $11

This bloody was absolutely amazing—my compliments to the bartender—that’d be me! I had a ton of fun building my bloody.

BEFORE

AFTER


I finally hit the jackpot in Vegas and just in time, too! I highly recommend Mon Ami to anyone looking for a Bloody Mary fix in Vegas. The only downfall is that the Bloody Mary cart is ONLY available on weekends.

Given the Vegas nightlife scene, one would really think that there would be a big market for Bloodies there; however, I found it really difficult to find a good one that was available on a daily basis.

I realize by now that  fixin’s overloads and beer chasers are primarily a Midwest thing, but I’ve got to believe that in the city of excess, a Sobelman’s or O’Davey’s-style Bloody Mary would go over well there.Not once did I spy a beefstick, shrimp, bacon or cheese cube on my journey.

I’d be tempted to open up a specialty Bloody Mary bar there if I had any restaurant experience. I can see people making a pilgrimage to it and really having some fun with it. If you have the capital and wherewithal to do this, let me know, I’d be happy to help consult!

Regardless, Vegas, you redeemed yourself at the last minute. Until next time!