When in Las Vegas, do stop by BOA Steakhouse in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace for a fabulous meal and perhaps the best cocktail I’ve ever had – the BOA 405.  Here’s how to make this fab drink at home.

BOA 405

Ingredients:

• 2 strawberries
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 dash balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch of coarsely cracked black pepper
• 1 strawberry for garnish

Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and syrup.
2. Add the vodka, lemon juice, vinegar and ice and shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with pepper and strawberry.

Bloody Mary

Need a great drink idea for your next brunch?  This Spicy Bloody Mary with Prawn packs a ton of flavor and looks very stylish.

• 2/3 cup top-quality tomato juice
• 2 ounces top-shelf vodka, such as Nude Vodka
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 6 dashes Tabasco Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
• Juice of 1/2 large lime
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 jumbo prawn, peeled and poached

Mix the first eight ingredients to combine.  Pour over ice in a tall glass and garnish with the celery stalk and the prawn.