Enjoyed: Sunday, January 19, 2025

Listed on the menu: Yes, as “Old Fashioned Flight: Orange, Classic, and Bold”

Ingredients: House bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, maraschino cherry, orange slice

The occasion: On a whim, and almost at the last minute, we purchased tickets to see Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood. We wanted to grab a quick supper somewhere near the theater, and Flights was literally a stone’s throw away.

My rating: ** out of 5. I was intrigued by the idea of a flight of Old Fashioneds–I have never seen this done. The presentation was cute–obviously a specially-designed rack to hold small brandy snifters–but the drinks left much to be desired. The “orange” one had only a hint of citrus, and the “bold” really tasted no differently than the “classic” did, and all three were cloyingly sweet. Way too much simple syrup and way too much ice in those glasses. Clever concept, terrible recipe, and I should have gone for a beer with my above-average burger…but the beer taps were all out of order.

Final thoughts: The Zombie Burlesque show was funny, fast-paced, and sexy. Toward the end, the ushers passed out lime Jello shots (in individual plastic cups) to each and every audience member. That was a first for me, and I dare say that I enjoyed that Jello shot more than I enjoyed the Old Fashioneds!