Bar
Unclaimed profileVelveteen Rabbit
Las Vegas, NV · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Velveteen Rabbit runs a beverage program that treats cocktails as the main event, with a house list and a seasonal 'Conspiracy Theories' menu built on infused spirits, house-made cordials, tinctures, and clarified ingredients. The spirits selection is extensive, spanning bourbon, Japanese whisky, Scotch, tequila, mezcal, gin, rum, amari, and absinthe with individual pricing. Beer drinkers get eight drafts across cider, pilsner, IPA, sour, brown ale, and stout, plus bottles and cans. Non-alcoholic cocktails number four, and wine offers six by glass or bottle.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hibiscus Paloma, a mix of hibiscus-infused mezcal, tequila, lime, grapefruit soda, and black lava salt. The Amulet, with peanut butter fat-washed gin, lemongrass-lime leaf cordial, Thai basil tincture oil, and pandan, shows the kitchen's technical range. From the spirits list, Fortaleza Blanco at $13 or Del Maguey Vida at $14 are solid agave pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This is a bar for drinkers who care about technique and ingredient sourcing. The seasonal cocktail menu rewards curiosity, and the spirits list has enough depth for whiskey, agave, and amaro enthusiasts. Beer drinkers who want variety across styles will find it here, and the non-alcoholic options are given real attention.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails are $15-$16, seasonal 'Conspiracy Theories' drinks are $17, and punch is $11. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $14, with non-alcoholic beer at $5-$7. Wine by the glass runs $9-$10, bottles $32-$38. Beer is $7-$9. Spirits pours range from $7 for Underberg to $38 for Ichiro's Malt, with absinthe at $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The seasonal 'Conspiracy Theories' menu gives each drink a narrative description, and the house cocktail list relies heavily on infused spirits, house-made cordials, tinctures, and clarified ingredients rather than shortcuts. The spirits list is unusually broad for a bar of this type, covering everything from Blanton's and Booker's to Ichiro's Malt and Lagavulin 16yr with individual pricing. Non-alcoholic cocktails can be ordered with an added spirit for an additional charge, adding flexibility.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is the centerpiece, with a house list and a seasonal 'Conspiracy Theories' menu. Drinks like Hibiscus Paloma and Drops of Jupiter show extensive use of infused spirits, house-made cordials, tinctures, and clarified ingredients. Non-alcoholic versions can be ordered with an added spirit for an additional charge.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal 'Conspiracy Theories' menu with narrative descriptions for each drink.
- — Extensive use of infused spirits, house-made cordials, tinctures, and clarified ingredients.
- — Non-alcoholic cocktails can be ordered with an added spirit for an additional charge.
Standout selections
- — Hibiscus Paloma — hibiscus-infused mezcal, tequila, lime, grapefruit soda, and black lava salt, $15.
- — Drops of Jupiter — Earl grey-infused bourbon, ginger honey, angostura amaro, and smoked orange peel mist, $15.
- — The Amulet — peanut butter fat-washed gin, lemongrass-lime leaf cordial, Thai basil tincture oil, and pandan, $15.
- — Repo Espresso Martini — Espolon reposado, cinnamon, cold brew, Licor 43, and aquafaba, $16.
Pricing: House cocktails $15-$16; seasonal 'Conspiracy Theories' cocktails $17; punch $11.
Wine
The wine list is compact, with six wines available by the glass or bottle. Selections include La Crema Chardonnay, Juggernaut Sauvignon Blanc, Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon, Three Legged Dog Red Blend, and two sparkling options from Poema. Prices are moderate, with glasses at $9-$10 and bottles at $32-$38.
Menu strengths
- — Six wines available by both glass and bottle, providing flexibility.
- — Two sparkling options, Poema Cava and Poema Sparkling Rosé, at $9/glass or $34/bottle.
- — Moderate pricing across the list, with glasses at $9-$10 and bottles at $32-$38.
Standout selections
- — La Crema Chardonnay — $10/glass or $38/bottle.; Poema Cava — sparkling wine at $9/glass or $34/bottle.
- — La Crema Chardonnay — $10/glass - $38/bottle — Wine by glass or bottle.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $9-$10; bottles $32-$38.
Beer
The beer program covers eight drafts across cider, pilsner, IPA, sour, brown ale, and stout styles, plus five bottles and cans spanning lager, pilsner, and sour. Non-alcoholic beer is also available. Prices run $7-$9, with draft options like Del Lago Italian pilsner and Dark Star nitro oatmeal stout.
Menu strengths
- — Eight draft beers across cider, pilsner, IPA, sour, brown ale, and stout styles.
- — Five bottle and can beers across lager, pilsner, and sour styles.
- — Draft beer list includes a nitro oatmeal stout and an Italian pilsner.
Standout selections
- — Del Lago — Italian pilsner by Tenaya Creek Brewing, 16oz, 5.2%, $7.
- — Dark Star — nitro oatmeal stout by Fremont Brewing, 12oz, 8%, $9.
- — Blood Orange Hefe — Cali Squeeze by Firestone Brewing, 16oz, 5.4%, $7.
- — Vicious Crush — sour by KCBC Brewing, 12oz, 5.2%, $9.
Pricing: Beer $7-$9.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program includes four cocktails and five beers. Cocktails like The Midnight Idol and Resurrection use verjus, NA gin, and other ingredients to build complexity, and any can be ordered with an added spirit for an additional charge. Non-alcoholic beer options come from Coors, Athletic, and Clausthaler.
Menu strengths
- — Four non-alcoholic cocktails with complex ingredient lists, priced at $14.
- — Five non-alcoholic beers from Coors, Athletic, and Clausthaler, priced $5-$7.
- — Non-alcoholic cocktails can be ordered with an added spirit for an additional charge.
Standout selections
- — The Midnight Idol — verjus, fig & chamomile syrup, thyme, coconut milk, lime, aquafaba, and tonic, $14.
- — Resurrection — NA gin, jasmine, blue spirulina, coconut, lemon, iris water, aquafaba, and orange bitters, $14.
- — Lemur's Tale — NA tequila, guava, baobab-lychee syrup, and vegan lime meringue, $14.
- — 27 Club — NA tequila, cilantro-infused NA sauv blanc, pear & lime oleo, orange bitters, lime, and mint & lemon oil, $14.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $14; non-alcoholic beer $5-$7.
Spirits
The spirits list is extensive, covering bourbon, rye, Japanese whisky, Irish whiskey, Scotch, other whiskey, cognac/armagnac/brandy, tequila, mezcal, gin, vodka, rum, cachaça, amari, absinthe, and other spirits. Individual pricing ranges from $7 to $38, with named pours like Blanton's, Booker's, Ichiro's Malt, and Lagavulin 16yr.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits section spans whiskey, agave, gin, rum, brandy, amari, and absinthe.
- — Numerous named pours with individual pricing, from $7 to $38.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's — bourbon, $17.; Booker's — bourbon, $20.
- — Ichiro's Malt — Japanese whisky, $38.; Lagavulin 16yr — Scotch, $22.
- — Fortaleza Blanco — tequila, $13.; Del Maguey Vida — mezcal, $14.
Pricing: Spirits pours $7-$38; absinthe $16.
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