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Las
Vegas Most Outrageous Cocktails
Whether
you're celebrating your big wins at the Craps table, or drowning in
your sorrows after losing your house on Blackjack, Las Vegas has a
drink that's perfect for you. Make sure to bring your American Express
though, some of the world's most expensive cocktails can be found on
the Las Vegas strip. From whimsical to decadent, here's a top 10 list
of Las Vegas' Most extravagant and expensive Cocktails...
10.) Warp Core Breach - $29.50
Star Trek fans will this themed drink made to resemble something that
might be ordered on Deep Space 9. Made at Quark's Bar in the Las
Vegas Hilton this $29.50 drink has enough punch to make a Klingon
dizzy. Made with 10 ounces of liquor from five different-flavored
rums, Razzmatazz and fruit juices this drink is big enough to share.
The drink comes in a Star Trek-like glass and a little dry ice ads to
the ambiance by making this concoction bubble over and smoke.
9.) Goddess Elixir Margarita - $99
From a place a little more down to earth but just across the border
comes the next most extravagant cocktail, the Goddess Elixir available
at Isla Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Treasure Island.
This drink which is assembled table-side by your very own Tequila
Goddess, is big enough to share with 3 of your closest friends. The
Goddess Elixir comes with big chunks of pineapple and citrus
buoyed by Herradura Selección Suprema, 100-year old Grand Marnier
Centenaire, Cointreau and fresh citrus syrup.
8.) Liquid Gold - $175
Fleur de Lys in Mandalay Bay offers Liquid Gold by the
ounce for $175. Made with Grand Marnier Centenaire, Louis XIII Cognac,
Krug Grand Cru Champagne, Fee Brothers West Indian Orange Bitters and
raw sugar
garnished with 23-karat gold leafing and a burnt orange twist.
7.) Seablue Martini - $275
What's Las Vegas without martinis? The Seablue Restaurant at
the MGM Grand has one of the best martinis in Vegas. Made with
super-premium vodka and Beluga
caviar
this drink carries a price tag of $275.
6.) Gotham Martini & High Roller Martini - $1,000
In order to order this drink, you really have to be doing well at the
progressive slots. The Capital Grille at the Fashion Show
Mall serves drinks made just for High Rollers. Each of these $1000
martinis come paired with a piece of Lagos jewelry. The Gotham Martini
comes with a strand of pearls. The High Roller, named for the Vegas
Strip, includes a diamond pave ring. For each cocktail sold, about
$500 goes to Share our Strength, a charity that battles hunger around
the globe. No word on what sorts of liquor are used to make these
drinks, but it seems the value is really in the jewelry and the
feeling of giving to a good cause.
5.) King Richard's Pride - $1,000
In Vegas why not be treated like royalty? King Richard's Pride is a
$1,000 a drink consisting of Hennessy Richard, Dom Perignon Rosé 1996
and Chambord Liqueur Royale de France, splashes of
lime
and cranberry juices and one orange slice, all served in a keepsake
Baccarat cocktail glass. BOA is located at the Forum Shops
at Caesars Palace.
4.) The Presidential - $1,000
The Body English Nightclub at the Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino features a $1,000 martini called The Presidential. This
drink includes Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac and Dom Perignon
champagne.
3.) Duvet Passion - $1,500
The Seablue Restaurant at the MGM Grand also has the 4th
most expensive cocktail. The Duvet Passion featuring a mix of rare
aged cognacs and a mix of rare vintage champagnes garnished with a
vanilla orchid petal can be purchased for a mere $1500. This
passionate drink which was introduced on Valentine's Day in 2005, is
sure to get you some love.
2.) High Limit Kir Royale - $2,200
Also at the MGM Grand, you can double down on the High Limit
Kir Royale. This $2200 libation is only available at The Teatro
Euro Bar. Louis Roederer Cristal Rose champagne, Hardy Perfection
cognac, Grand Marnier Cent Cinquantenaire and fresh muddled
raspberries go into making this extravagant cocktail.
1.) Ménage a Trois - $3,000
If you're feeling a little frisky why not order a Ménage a Trois at Tryst
at the 5 Diamond Award-winning Wynn Hotel. This sexy cocktail
is made with Cristal Rosé, Hennessy Ellipse and Grand Marnier Cent-cinquantenaire.
23-karat gold flakes and liquid gold syrup decorate this decadent
cocktail. For $3,000 you can sip this drink through a golden straw
studded with a 9-point diamond -- yours to keep of course.
Wondering what was the most expensive drink ever sold in Vegas? The
most expensive Vegas Cocktail was served by Master Mixologist
Francesco Lafranconi at Wolfgang Puck's Postrio on May 7th, 2003 .
This drink which was sold at live auction for $8,000 to benefit
Alzheimer's Research during "One Cool Night", was served in
a Christofle Limited Edition Cocktail Glass by Adam D. Tihany. This
outrageous cocktail was made up of a delicious blend of Hennessy
Timeless harmoniously combined with Grand Marnier 150th Anniversary
liqueur, topped with Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1973 vintage, garnished
with 22-karat gold leaves, and stirred with a diamond swizzle.
Unfortunately, this drink was a one-time deal, although if you're
looking to spend $8,000 for a drink be sure to ask your Maitre`di. In
Las Vegas I'm sure they will be able to accommodate you.
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