The Standing Room Craft Cocktail

June 12, 2025

If you’re looking for a cocktail that balances tropical flavors with a rich espresso kick, look no further than the Standing Room. This drink is a refreshing escape, featuring rum and pineapple juice uplifted by hints of hazelnut and espresso, making it a standout choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

The cocktail combines light rum and sweet pineapple juice with a splash of lime, enriched by the chocolate notes of Crème de Cocoa, chilled espresso, and the nutty warmth of hazelnut syrup.

Presentation

The visual appearance begins with the swizzling, which creates and blends the flavors together. The vibrant yellow of the pineapple juice mingles beautifully with the cream-colored house made hazelnut syrup. Topping it off, a rich float of espresso contrasts strikingly against the lighter hues, adding depth to the drink. Finally, the dehydrated orange garnish adds an elegant touch and a pop of color.

Bartender's Special At-A-Glance

  • 1.5 oz. Cruzan Aged Light Rum
  • 1 oz. Pineapple juice
  • .5 oz. Crème de Cocoa
  • .5 oz. Lime Juice
  • .5 oz. Hazelnut syrup
  • .5 oz. Espresso (layered on top)

Glassware:

  • 15 oz. Tapered rocks glass

Garnish:

  • Dehydrated orange wheel
  • Small black straw

Water Grill Las Vegas Lands On Yelp Top 100 Seafood Spots

March 15, 2024

Even in the desert and 300 miles from the ocean, you can still find some of the best seafood in the country in Las Vegas. That’s according to this year’s list of Top 100 Seafood Spots from Yelp, which places Water Grill Las Vegas as number 41 on the list.

 

Water Grill Las Vegas Dining Room
Water Grill Las Vegas Dining Room

The 2024 list looked at restaurants across the nation, seeking out seafood spots that rode the wave of “boat-to-table freshness”. This year, Yelp put a special emphasis on ceviche and shellfish in recognition of the second most popular category earned by Yelp reviewers.

According to the user-review-based site, criteria to make the list included businesses in the seafood category with the highest concentration of reviews mentioning “seafood”. A maximum of 11 restaurants from each state were selected to allow for geographic diversity.

See the full story here.

 

About Water Grill Las Vegas

Located at the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace, Water Grill Las Vegas is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish. The menu changes daily with product handpicked, cut and supplied by the restaurant’s exclusive seafood distribution company. This includes “secret” off-menu items, including the Guest-favorite whole fish ceviche.

Whole Fish Seafood Ceviche at Water Grill Las Vegas
Whole Fish Ceviche

See the daily menus and make a reservation here. Multiple private dining options are available for business meetings, conventions, weddings and other parties, including private, enclosed and fully connected rooms for groups of 10 to 150 or more.

Water Grill Las Vegas Private Dining
Water Grill Las Vegas Private Dining

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