Published on: May 15, 2026, 07:21h.
Updated on: May 14, 2026, 05:31h.
EDITOR’S INSIGHT: “Vegas Myths Busted” releases new articles every Monday, coupled with a special Flashback Friday edition. Today’s discussion is a revisit of an entry initially published on May 26, 2025.
Recently, photos showcasing drink menus from the Electronic Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Las Vegas circulated widely on social media, echoing last year’s viral response and igniting similar outrage.
The ire stemmed from a misunderstanding, as many believed the menus reflected the prices at various walk-up bars sprinkled across the festival’s expansive 1,200 acres.
“This can’t be real,” commented user @LOS_LUCRATIVE on X.
“If I see a 6-pack of Bud Light costing $120, I’m losing it,” added user @txmmxdxnx.
Why Such High Prices at EDC?
The viral drink menus featured prices from EDC’s three upscale “SkyDeck” locations: Marquee, Circuit, and Neon.
Prices ranged from $75 for a six-pack of Mamita’s Tequila & Soda to a staggering $575K for “The Notorious,” a champagne offering with 125 bottles of Dom Perignon Brut, 125 bottles of Dom Perignon Rosé, and 10 bottles of Clase Azul Ultra Extra tequila. Yes, you read that correctly!
This doesn’t imply that these prices are justifiable, but it’s essential to highlight that they don’t represent all prices at EDC, where beverages served in plastic cups are around $20 — still pricey, but not shockingly so.
The real allure of EDC’s SkyDeck menus extends beyond the beverage options.
It encompasses a reserved table that provides a prime, unobstructed view of the stage along with a dedicated cocktail server throughout the event. Additionally, guests receive a wristband granting access to various VIP areas of the festival, allowing them to mingle with other affluent attendees.
For context, the SkyDeck menus also noted a $30 bottle of Grey Goose priced at $975, an $875 bottle of Jack Daniels for $20, and a $140 six-pack of Bud Light for $10.
This was sarcasm, in case it wasn’t clear.
The Bottle of the Sexes
High-end nightclubs and beach clubs in Las Vegas have showcased similar bottle service for over two decades. While dance clubs might lack a captivating stage to entice patrons, securing a bottle service typically offers a peaceful table and expedited entry past potentially long lines.
At times, larger groups of males may be denied entry regardless of how long they are willing to wait if a venue reaches capacity.
Bottle service originated in 1988 at Les Bains Douches. Confronted with more patrons than they could accommodate, the Parisian nightclub introduced reserved tables accompanied by a complimentary bottle.
This concept spread across Europe but gradually detached from the complimentary aspect.
The first bottle service introduced in the United States was at New York’s Tunnel nightclub in 1993. Back then, the required $90 bottle purchase made economic sense compared to paying $6 for individual servings of the same drink.
By 1995, this model proliferated throughout New York, with establishments increasing prices and enforcing bottle service for VIP areas, especially for non-VIPs. By 2000, both Miami and LA joined this elite trend.
Bottle service made its debut in Las Vegas with the opening of Light at the Bellagio in 2001, and now, virtually every nightclub along the Strip offers it.
Catch “Vegas Myths Busted” every Monday on Casino.org. To explore previously debunked Vegas myths, visit VegasMythsBusted.com. Have a myth about Vegas that needs clarification? Feel free to email [email protected].