
Fame & Fortune is a classic martini, made with St. The influence of the vintage spirits is evident in the Fountain–a Manhattan with Eagle Rare 10 Year bourbon and throwback options of sweet vermouth from the 30s, 60s, or 70s. The menu is rounded out by a selection of "Specialty Cocktails," which range from $35 for the English Spy (a clarified milk punch with Japanese Whisky) to $90 for Rosé Romance (a shareable French 75 modified with rosé for two). "So the sugar cane they would've gotten in the Bahamas is different… There's definitely a little more richness that makes it unique and interesting." Currently, it's in Puerto Rico," Schoettler explains. "Back then, the Bacardi distillery was based out of the Bahamas. The Kennedy is a classic Daiquiri with Bacardi from the 1960s.
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Drop Anchor is a spin on a Whiskey Sour with Four Roses from 1982 (when it was a blended whiskey, not the full bourbon it is today). The Gold Rush Martinez is similar to a Manhattan, but with gin instead of whiskey–in this case, Beefeater from the 1950s. "We're trying to transport our guests back to a period of time, and if you were to have a Sidecar in the 1930s, this is the cognac that would've been used for it." Courtesy of The Vault We're just saying it's different in your drink," according to Craig Schoettler, the visionary behind the Vault and the Executive Director of Beverage for MGM Resorts International. "We're not saying that it's necessarily better than the current Remy Martin. Each one is listed as "MP" for market price.Īt last check, the Captain's Sidecar was $145, fueled by Remy Martin from the 1930s. Four "Vintage Cocktails" are made with older out-of-circulation spirits curated through auction houses and private collectors. Each one busy with spirits, house-made syrups, fresh-pressed juices and herbs sourced from small, family-owned farms.īrowsing the drink list is like flipping through the pages of a magazine with large photos dominating full pages. Yet the most noticeable feature is an overhead light fixture, spanning nearly nine feet wide with 80 illuminated globes that dangle above the bartenders at work, dressed to the nines in dark suits. There's art, subtle pops of color, and furniture stitching that pays homage to Italian tailoring and craftsmanship. You won't even notice the subwoofer under the table. The main parlor keeps the lights low and music at just the right volume without overwhelming the conversation. Today, it's an elaborate, but intimate jewel box that makes an immediate impression with a gold door and octagonal vestibule with mohair upholstered walls.

You'd never know the place used to be an office for casino hosts. The Vault is an intimate space of just 10 tables and 50 seats, including eight at the bar.

This isn't a bar for the masses or a place you stumble into while roaming the Bellagio floor.
