Free drinks question

I'm not a big drinker and take the opportunity while in Vegas to use the free-drinks-while-gambling policies of casinos to try new drinks. My question is - how extensive a selection of drinks does the typical casino have or offer as free to gamblers? I'm going to the Wynn / Encoure in less than 2 months and there are a couple of drinks I'd like to try: ginger rose and shoeless sultan, for a few. It is reasonable to expect that they could make these for me?

Quote: shaun5

I'm not a big drinker and take the opportunity while in Vegas to use the free-drinks-while-gambling policies of casinos to try new drinks. My question is - how extensive a selection of drinks does the typical casino have or offer as free to gamblers? I'm going to the Wynn / Encoure in less than 2 months and there are a couple of drinks I'd like to try: ginger rose and shoeless sultan, for a few. It is reasonable to expect that they could make these for me?

I would not expect mucch fancy unless you were playing at a fairly high (>$25) level. Expect some bottles, table wine, well drinks, and whiskey/vodka/gin/etc neat or on the rocks. I could be wrong.

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I won't drink while gambling, but last trip out my dad was sitting at a Let It Ride table watching me play and he ordered a Remy Martin expecting to pay for it, and they brought it to him for free even though he wasn't playing. He got two of them while I was playing, and I was only playing the minimum. He did give the server a five each time, though. He used to own a bar, so he knows the deal.

You can always ask "How much for a Shoeless Sultan?" and if it's free, go for it! He asked how much the drink would be before ordering.

Generally, the service bar (where the waitresses disappear to when getting the drinks) do not have huge selections. Often it's just the house brands.

The service bar for the high-limit area probably has more selections, and may have more latitude to get something to fill a request.

Personally, I think your best shot is while playing at a bar-top slot / poker machine - assuming the casino gives free drinks at the bar-top machines.

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Don't order rum at the Flamingo. OMG!! It's awful!

I think if you're playing and the cocktail waitress and bartender know what you're talking about then they will make it, especially at Wynncore. Most drinks don't use expensive/top shelf liquor, so as long as it can be made with well/call brands then you should be okay. I do agree with AZ that you will have to be playing higher to be comped the better stuff, like the 15 year old scotches and brandies.

I drink quite a bit (meaning I try lots of things, not that I'm never sober) and have to confess I've never heard of either of those drinks. Any idea what is in them? My suggestions would be the classics: Old Fashioned, Manhattan (chilled and up), Sidecar (the supposed predecessor to the margarita, made with brandy and sugar rather than tequila and salt), gin martinis, etc.

Anyone been to cocktaildoll.com? It doesn't appear to be updated any time lately but it is supposed to be a guide from the waitresses' perspective.

Quote: shaun5

there are a couple of drinks I'd like to try: ginger rose and shoeless sultan, for a few. It is reasonable to expect that they could make these for me?

No. Before Mojitos became so popular, they didn't have mint leaves. So you can't really expect ingredients like mango puree and muddled rosemary:

Tequila Don Julio Shoeless Sultan Luxury Drop

Brian Van Flandern, Tequila Don Julio Global Brand Ambassador

Ingredients:
1 ounce Tequila Don Julio Anejo

1/2 ounce Dry Palo Cortado Sherry (Lustau Almesenista)

1 ounce Fresh Mango Puree

1 ounce Simple Syrup (1:1- 50% Sugar; 50% Water)

1/2 ounce Fresh Key Lime Juice

Muddled Rosemary

Pinch of Chipotle Chili Powder

Rosemary sprig for garnish

Quote: FarFromVegas

You can always ask "How much for a Shoeless Sultan?" ....

....and you'll be met with a blank stare. You may have to describe how to make it, then a bigger tip would be in order, especially if it contains pricey booze or time-consuming work for the bartender. Beer, well drinks and house wine are free. Or if you play high enough, or are a Diamond Member at Caesars, Grey Goose and up are even free ($3/each for non-members).