When Leonardo DiCaprio wants to chill poolside, Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage is one place he plants himself and his entourage. And, waiting to attend to him in his cabana? Bianka Laska, one of Bare’s beautiful cocktail servers. “At first I didn’t even recognize him, he had a beard and was wearing a hat and sunglasses,” Laska said, laughing. “Someone had to tell me, ‘Hey, you know that’s Leo DiCaprio, right?’”

Whether it’s A-list celebrities or tourists looking for an intimate escape poolside that also offers European-style sunbathing, Laska loves taking care of her guests. “I love meeting people from all over the world—Dubai, Australia, London, the U.S.,” she said. “I always try and find a common interest or common ground with my guests, and that’s how I get to know them, relate to them. And, we end up being friends.”

Born in Albania, Laska moved to Las Vegas with her family when she was 6 years old. As soon as she turned 21 she was working on the Strip as a hostess at Fix at Bellagio. From there, Laska auditioned to work at Bare. “I really wanted to work outdoors at a pool,” she said. She landed the job and returns for her fourth season this summer. During the winter months you can find Laska working as a cocktail server at The Mirage’s nightclub, 1 OAK.

Blueberi
Lemonade

Blueberi Lemonade

But for now, Laska’s attending to her poolside guests. “Come to Bare this summer and I will show you the best experience of your life,” she said.

Blueberi Lemonade

Bare Pool Lounge keeps guests cool by offering refreshing libations, some of which you can order by the pitcher. Among the nine specialty cocktails on the menu, a fan favorite is the Blueberi Lemonade, a nicely balanced drink that’s not too sweet and has a crisp, cool finish. This perfect-for-summer cocktail mixes Stoli Blueberi vodka with muddled fresh blueberries and lemons, lemonade and Sprite.