Tony Arnone, The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, Bands and Booze

The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas combines old-world barbering with a speakeasy-inspired cocktail expertise.

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Andy Masi, founding father of Clique Hospitality, spearheaded the unique concept and opened it in 2019, as a nod to the underground Prohibition-era speakeasies.

“It’s like stepping right into a time machine, the place top-notch grooming meets a killer cocktail program,” defined Paul Edgar, Senior Advertising and marketing Director.

The idea attracts inspiration from the Nineteen Twenties, mixing traditional whiskey tradition with exclusivity. The Barbershop achieves excellence in each grooming and mixology by specializing in top-tier expertise.

“We rent one of the best of one of the best—people who find themselves professionals at their craft,” famous Dave Severino, Director of Operations.

Employees often attend masterclasses in barbering and spirits to make sure they continue to be up-to-date on present developments. This relentless pursuit of high quality is central to the venue’s id, offering company with unforgettable experiences, whether or not via a detailed shave or an expertly crafted cocktail.

Dwell music additionally performs a pivotal function in creating the venue’s environment.

“Each evening, we’ve bought a stay band, and the vibe shifts relying on the evening of the week,” Edgar shared.

These themed nights embody Sunday crowd-sourced setlists, “Light Karaoke” on Tuesdays, and “Wild West Wednesday,” which mixes rock and nation. The intimate speakeasy setting enhances the sensation of attending a personal live performance, making every evening a singular expertise for company.

Whiskey is on the coronary heart of The Barbershop’s cocktail menu, crafted by lead mixologist Tony Arnone. Signature cocktails, just like the Mustache Trip, that includes Teeling Irish whiskey and Guinness, and the Six String Sling, served with a guitar-shaped ice dice, embody the venue’s rock ‘n’ roll spirit, no pun meant. The Bonnie + Clyde, a Bulleit rye cocktail served in a signed memento flask, displays its mix of romance and memorabilia. The Barbershop’s intimate, secretive vibe has attracted quite a few celebrities, with shock performances by stars like Rod Stewart, Bruno Mars, and Anderson Paak. Friends resembling Megan Fox and Simone Biles have added to the venue’s attract.

Embracing its Las Vegas roots, The Barbershop epitomizes the town’s mix of glamour and unpredictability. “The place else are you able to get a pointy reduce after which catch a rock present, all in the identical spot?” The Barbershop delivers a quintessential Vegas expertise, making it a standout within the nightlife scene.

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Oil & Ore

by Alex Jerome

Substances

• 2 oz. Booker bourbon
• 1 oz. Averna
• ½ oz. Grand Marnier
• 2 dashes Scrappy’s Orange bitters
• 1 sprint Angostura Bitters

Preparation

1. Stir nicely.
2. Smoke the glass with cherry wooden.
3. Pressure into glass.
4. Garnish with a dehydrated orange.

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Six String Sling

Substances

• 2 ½ oz. Suntory Toki Whisky
• 1 oz. Drambuie
• 4 dashes Angostura Bitter

Preparation

1. Stir nicely.
2. Pressure right into a rocks glass.
3. Garnish with guitar ice, Freeze cherry juice in a guitar-shaped mould.

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Mustache Trip

Substances

• 2 ozJameson Black Barrel Whiskey
• 2 ozGuinness
• 1 ozCherry liqueur
• ¾ ozVanilla Orgeat

Preparation

1. Shake vigorously.
2. Pressure right into a coupe glass.
3. Garnish with ornamental black Islay mustache.

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Bonnie + Clyde

Substances

• 4 oz. Baker’s Bourbon
• 2 oz. Cointreau
• 1 ½ oz. Aperol
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Easy Syrup

Preparation

1. Shake nicely.
2. Pressure into two glasses over a big ice dice.
3. Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel.