You Can’t Do Vegas Without a Trip to Frankie’s Tiki Room | Bon Appétit

"Tucked in a graceless stucco block next to a gas station a couple miles northwest of the Strip, this beloved tiki bar is lit by a massive Miami Vice–esque pink neon sign and feels like nowhere else in Las Vegas. Inside it's dark, scented with decades of cigarette ash, filled with old Hawaiian tunes from the jukebox, and decorated with bamboo and artificial palm leaves that frame the bar's retro atmosphere. The menu runs from tiki classics like Singapore Slings, Zombies, and a Fog Cutter to originals such as the rum-based Surf Dragon (strawberry and violet) and the Frankenstein (golden rum, ginger liqueur, lemon, papaya, and fresh raspberries); the drinks are notably strong but expertly balanced, and bartenders—who've been honing their craft for over a decade—consistently deliver the sweet, punchy flavors that keep people ordering another round. It's a place to forget the city's excesses and is widely regarded as one of America's most exceptional tiki bars." - ByAlex Delany