There are over 100 casinos in Las Vegas, but as of this weekend, there’s only one casino that holds the record for the World’s Largest Margarita! The Margaritaville Casino at Flamingo officially opened on Friday with a two-story 8,500 gallon margarita called “Lucky Rita.” We talked to the woman behind “Lucky Rita”, Tamara Baldanza — the Director of Marketing for Margaritaville.

Pour Me Somethin’ Tall an’ Strong

The “Lucky Rita” was mixed with 2,125 Gallons of Margaritaville Gold Tequila, 708 Gallons of Margaritaville Triple Sec, 5,667 Gallons Margarita Mix and 22,267 limes. Whoa, we’re buzzed already! It took 3 days to make this monster drink! The recipe serves 181,333 12 oz. margaritas; they are available now until October 22. Plus, Margaritaville is also donating $5 for every gallon sold to the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team.

An Oasis in the Desert

Tamara tells us there has been talk about a Margaritaville casino for over five years and the team has been planning this project for a year and a half. The Margaritaville casino is not just another casino on the Las Vegas strip. “It’s an oasis in the desert, a tropical escape,” Tamara explains. “From the lime wedge lights, sand and palm trees to our friendly, outgoing staff who include some of the best flair bartenders in the world serving up cocktails at our one-of-a-kind 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar, a visit to Margaritaville feels like a  mini vacation from your typical Las Vegas casino experience.”

Oh, and other casino’s don’t have Jimmy Buffett! Jimmy is in Las Vegas for his shows at the MGM Grand on October 15 and 22. The “Cheeseburger in Paradise” rocker showed up for the Grand Opening celebration on Friday and toasted to the crowd with his own glass of “Lucky Rita.”

What’s Next?

Margaritaville is on a roll! A 60,000 square foot casino and restaurant will be opening in Biloxi, MS next spring and a 400 room hotel and casino will be opening in Bossier City, LA in 2013. Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville  …

Where?
Margaritaville Las Vegas
3555 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Additional Information
http://www.margaritavillelasvegas.com/
http://www.flamingolasvegas.com



Photography provided by Ethan Miller/Getty Images and Caesars

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