The Most Extravagant Cocktails in Las Vegas
No matter the expense, extravagance is the name of the game in the city of sin and your cocktail is no exception. Whether you like your libations shaken, stirred, over ice, straight up, etc. -- the options are limitless. Here, you can get a $400 martini or a $5,000 cocktail. It just all depends on your pocketbook and your personal taste. And, no, financing options are not available for the following drinks, we checked.
The Five Star at XS Nightclub: $5,000
Created to celebrate the five-year anniversary of XS nightclub, the availability of this drink will expire at the end of 2014. It’s a celebration drink indeed, made with Martini Gran Lusso 150th Anniversary Vermouth, D.O.M. Benedictine ‘Black Monk’ 500th Anniversary Edition, Pappy Van Winkles Family Reserve 23-year, Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.6, Peychaud’s and Angostura Bitters topped with flamed orange oils. ‘Nuf said.
The JW 1800 at The Lily Bar & Lounge: $480
Whiskey lovers unite! Although this cocktail isn’t as extravagant as the others making the list, it’s definitely worth a mention. It includes a very rare Johnnie Walker whiskey infused into the classic Manhattan with sweet vermouth and bitters. Head to the Bellagio to indulge in this whiskey before it’s all gone.
Menage a Trois at Tryst Nightclub: $3,000
You might just get lucky with this cocktail, available at the nightclub in the Wynn. It’s made with Cristal Rose Champagne, 150-year-old Grand Marnier and Hennessey Ellipse. Topped with liquid gold syrup and sprinkled with 23-karat gold flakes. A drink sure to get your heart racing.
FIZZ Deluxe at Fizz Las Vegas: $2,500
Topped with a 24-karat gold flake dusted rose petal, this concoction showcases a great mix of Grand Marnier Quintessence, Hennessy Richard Cognac, Monin Rose syrup, Dom Perignon Rose Champagne, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and egg whites. You can almost taste the decadence.
The Ono at XS Nightclub: $10,000
Finishing off the list is the most extravagant, and, expensive drink we could find in Vegas. Made with Charles Heidsieck Champagne Charlie 1981, the drink also has Louis XIII de Remy Martin Black Pearl Cognac. It also comes with a parting gift, of sterling silver cufflinks specially designed for XS and an 18-karat white gold chain with a black pearl pendant.
Anybody want to buy this writer a drink? I’ll take one of each, please.
