MIX YOUR OWN

THE RAOUL DUKE

Looking for a drink to warm up with? The Raoul Duke is a tribute to Hunter S. Thompson’s book “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” It’s a Corduroy favorite.

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz. of Tanqueray gin .5 oz. Cointreau .5 oz. Heering Cherry .5 oz. Benedictine .5 oz. grenadine 1oz. lime 2oz. pineapple juice 3dashes of Angostura bitters

Shake and strain over ice into a tall glass. Garnish with mint and serve with Mezcal on the side.

‘Cord’-less is more

HIP DOWNTOWN BAR GIVES PATRONS WHAT THEY WANT – STIFF DRINKS, NO LINES

Forget the velvet rope, forget the dress code– you just want a drink! Head downtown for a casual, classic take on Vegas’ intoxicating bar scene.

Corduroy, opened this year in hip Fremont East, is a delightfully unpretentious neighborhood joint that serves its Moscow Mules with house-made ginger beer on tap.

“One of the keys to ours is that our ginger beer is made multiple times weekly and about as fresh as you can find anywhere,” Bill Kennedy, director of marketing, said. “We also strive to be prepared for any requests, ranging from comfortable American beers to classic craft cocktails and everything in between.”

Corduroy’s dedication to keeping things low-key is conveyed in the interiors, a nod to the classic decor of the ‘70s. The main bar is outfitted with a chromatic fluid bubble wall. Patrons can order munchies like corndogs and pizza bites. There’s a sunken conversation pit, a jukebox that plays actual vinyl records, and phones with notes on them encouraging visitors to call mom.

“Overall, it’s very comfortable and built for the common person who rejects velvet ropes and overpriced bottle service,” Kennedy said. “We don’t take it or ourselves too seriously.”

Corduroy 515 Fremont St. www.corduroylv.com