Holiday cocktails: fun and festive pop-up bars abound across Las Vegas

A Christmas Parlor at Flanker Kitchen at Mandalay Bay

The killer sports bar at Mandalay Bay brings back its holiday takeover for a second year, offering a true winter wonderland to watch the big game and some spirited special food and drink offerings. Chicken wings with cranberry-chili glaze, Campfire S’mores and the Ferris Wheel platter (shoestring fries, chicken tenders, wings and jalapeño poppers with assorted dipping sauces) will keep you merry no matter the score. The Polar Express, a mix of Jack Daniel’s Blackberry, Babbas burnt sugar whiskey, Montenegro, Mr. Black coffee liqueur and a sprinkle of nutmeg, could make you forget about the game altogether. –BR