Hyde's Mixology Competition; Double Down + Sailor Jerry

BELLAGIO — Hyde hosts 15 Las Vegas mixologists on Thursday, Aug. 22, when they create original cocktail recipes using Bacardi's Dewar's Highlander Honey whiskey. Starting at 7 p.m., guests can sip samples of each contender's concoction and vote for the winner. The mixologist with the fan-favorite recipe will walk away with bragging rights and up to $2,000. The event is part of CocktailCityVegas.com's Rock 'N Roll Cocktail Competition Series — a series of bartending battles challenging local mixologists to develop inventive cocktail recipes that incorporate a partnering liquor label. Tickets to the event are $50 and may be purchased here. [EaterWire]

EASTSIDE — Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum celebrates National Rum Day on Aug. 16 at the Double Down Saloon with complimentary Jerry Floats from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum pin-up models outfitted in rum-inspired dresses by Lady Killer Designs will serve up the drinks made with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, cola and ice cream. In addition, shots of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum will be on special all night for $3. [EaterWire]