The Chandelier Bar: We Tried the Secret Drink and You Should Too
Katherine: Should we be embarrassed we’re here at 11am?
Kelsi: It’s Vegas. Time is an illusion.
Before kicking off our Las Vegas food tour, we made a pit stop at The Chandelier Bar in The Cosmopolitan—a stop that had been on our visual radar but never our actual to-do list… until Kelsi’s Dad dropped some insider knowledge: “You have to try the secret drink.”
We gave it a 50/50 shot: half legendary cocktail moment, half elaborate father-led prank that ends with us on a BuzzFeed listicle titled Tourists Who Got Played in Vegas.
The Secret Drink That Messed with Our Mouths
With absolutely zero chill, we asked the bartender, “So… is the secret drink a real thing?” He nodded solemnly—as if we’d just asked to join a secret society. “Oh yes,” he said. “If you haven’t had it, you should try it.”
Sign us up.
What arrived were two mysterious cocktails topped with tiny flower buds.
The instructions were oddly specific: take a sip, chew on the flower for 30 seconds, and then sip again.
We did exactly that… and then immediately made faces that can only be described as a toddler eating a lemon meets full-body static shock.
The culprit? A Sichuan button bud—also known as the “buzz button” or “electric daisy.”
This spicy little flower activates your salivary glands like a fire drill and turns your mouth into an electric slide.
Imagine Pop Rocks, a 9V battery, and a shot of citrus had a love child.
Katherine: Is this what dying tastes like?!
Kelsi: I think I can see sound.
We Made Our Boss Try It. For Science.
Was it our favorite drink of the trip? Not exactly.
But it was 100% worth it for the experience—and watching someone else try it for the first time is chef’s kiss levels of entertainment.
We brought our boss back the very next day, just to watch the confusion wash over his face like a rogue wave.
This is not a drink you like. It’s a drink you survive. And then laugh about for the rest of the trip.
Three Floors of Sparkly Cocktail Magic
Now, let’s talk about the bar itself—The Chandelier is what Barbie’s Dreamhouse would look like if she majored in mixology.
It’s not just a bar.
It’s a three-story, two-million-crystal, hanging art installation that also happens to serve cocktails.
Each level has a different vibe:
Bottom of the Chandelier (Level 1): High-energy, casino-adjacent chaos. Great for people-watching with a drink in hand while soaking up the wild energy. The soundtrack? Probably Rihanna meets roulette wheel.
Inside the Chandelier (Level 1.5): This is your moody, mixologist haven. Think dark, intimate, and filled with cocktails that require a master’s in alchemy to create. This is where you’ll find the secret drink, as well as concoctions like “Natural Selection,” which is basically a Thai coconut soup in martini form. Culinary chaos, in a glass.
Top of the Chandelier (Level 2): The most relaxed and loungiest of the three. It’s like drinking inside a perfume bottle in the best way. Soft glam, plush seating, and just enough sparkle to make your inner magpie lose its mind.
Cocktails Worth Dressing Up For
If you’re coming here, come ready to spend. These aren’t your sad vodka sodas in a plastic cup. They’re full-blown, flavor-forward, visually stunning cocktails like:
Hotel California: Pineapple, lime, 818 Tequila, and Tajin? We see you, summer vacation in a glass.
#FeltCute: Lychee, gin, hibiscus ginger beer… basically, it tastes like you’re about to post a thirst trap.
All Knight Long: Espresso liqueur meets turmeric? Bold choice. We respect it.
Final Thoughts: Should You Go?
Katherine: It’s like drinking inside a crystal palace built by cocktail wizards.
Kelsi: I want to live here. Preferably in a sequin jumpsuit.
Come for the vibe. Stay for the cocktails. Leave with a mouth that’s been electrically zapped by a flower.
Whether you’re looking to impress a date, wow your foodie friends, or just need a solid pre-game before Marquee, The Chandelier delivers.
Oh, and go early if you want a seat. We were there at 11 a.m., and it was delightfully empty. By evening, it’s a high-stakes scavenger hunt for open bar stools—minus the map, plus 100 other players.
The Chandelier Bar Breakdown
Location: The Chandelier is inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Parking: The Cosmopolitan offers both self-parking and valet (because sometimes you do want to feel like a celebrity).
- Self-parking: First hour is free, then it’s hourly based on time spent.
- Valet: Pricey but available if you’re feeling fancy—or running late.
Vibe: Three levels of glitter-drenched cocktail paradise. You’re literally drinking inside a bejeweled skyscraper of glamour.
Drink Highlight: The “secret” buzz button cocktail—equal parts experience, science experiment, and sensory slap in the face (in the best way).
Best Time to Visit: Early! Day drinking at 11 a.m. is wildly underrated, and you’ll beat the crowds, snag a seat, and be tipsy before noon—just like Vegas intended.
Why You’ll Love It: Insta-worthy interiors, drinkable masterpieces, and the bragging rights of having survived an electric flower with your dignity (mostly) intact.
So yes, The Chandelier is more than just a pretty face—it’s a whole vibe. One that will shock your taste buds, delight your eyeballs, and maybe, just maybe, make your Vegas trip a little more legendary.
