In Las Vegas, some bars are too old-fashioned, while others are so futuristic they might as well belong on the moon. Then there’s The Dorsey, which fits into a Goldilocks zone where modernity blends with timeless elegance.

Inside the lounge, sleek furnishings, dim lighting and tasteful décor create a cozy ambience that feels akin to friend’s home—well, a rich friend. But you might want to spend all of your time in the library, a comfy, intimate spot with plush seating, wall-to-wall bookshelves and a roaring fireplace. Such intimacy and sophistication extends to the cocktail menu, which was crafted on a foundation of Scotch, bourbon and rye whiskies. Perhaps the lounge’s most popular drink is the Penicillin, a mixture of Scotch, lemon, ginger, honey and Islay float. But if it’s your birthday this week, go with the Sagittarius, a smokey bourbon-based cocktail from The Dorsey’s zodiac menu. Oh, and happy birthday!

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