Las Vegas’ newest arena will have a signature cocktail — and it’s T-Mobile magenta

THE ATOMIC FIZZ IS MADE WITH CITRUS-FLAVORED VODKA AND AN ORANGE LIQUEUR. THE COCKTAIL GETS ITS COLOR FROM ANOTHER INGREDIENT: PRICKLY PEAR PUREE.  (MGM RESORTS)

Will the Atomic Fizz be to Las Vegas what the mint julep is to Churchill Downs?

Tony Abou-Ganim hopes so. The bartender who promotes himself as the “Modern Mixologist” created the custom magenta-colored drink for Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, which opens in April.

He’s no Johnny-come-lately, either; Abou-Ganim has been creating unique drinks since he helped open the Bellagio in 1998.

And as for the julep, the Louisville racetrack and home of the Kentucky Derby began serving the drink in 1938, according to Cocktail Times. So it’s had a nice long run.

Guests at the 20,000-seat Las Vegas stadium will be able to order the custom cocktail, which won’t be sold anywhere else.

TONY ABOU-GANIM, THE SO-CALLED “MODERN MIXOLOGIST” WHO CREATED UNIQUE DRINKS FOR THE BELLAGIO 18 YEARS AGO, HAS CREATED A COCKTAIL CALLED THE ATOMIC FIZZ FOR LAS VEGAS’ NEW T-MOBILE ARENA.  (MGM RESORTS)

Abou-Ganim said the name of the signature drink —  Atomic Fizz —  is a fitting match to the Nevada desert, once the site of dozens of atomic-bomb tests.

The mixologist said the tall drink will incorporate a blend of Grey Goose Le Citron vodka, Aperol orange liqueur, agave nectar, prickly pear puree, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sparkling water.

“I’m really pleased with the way the drink turned out,” he said.

Abou-Ganim added that it will be “T-Mobile magenta” in color and served at every food-and-beverage stand in the arena.

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