{"id":224,"date":"2025-03-07T10:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=224"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:29:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:29:30","slug":"clase-azul-ultra-grand-finale-the-1000-cocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facesjournal.com\/?p=224","title":{"rendered":"Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale: The $1,000 Cocktail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In collaboration with Foxwoods Resort and Casino, this Clase Azul cocktail is one of the most exclusive in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/1038436-Enhanced-NR-300x240.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Having taken a break for a few weeks, it\u2019s only right that Cocktail of the Week returns with a vengeance to all the pomp and circumstance it truly deserves. So we are kicking things off with a special serve from <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/clase-azul\/holidays-clase-azul-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clase Azul<\/a>, thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/travel\/hotel-news\/mexican-all-inclusive-resorts-michelin-starred-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexican <\/a>luxury houses\u2019 recent collaboration with one of the premier destinations in the Northeast, Foxwoods Resort and Casino. The Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale is part luxurious cocktail, part once-in-a-lifetime experience and with only 10 cocktails available, it also ticks the box for exclusivity.<\/p>\n<p>Now, $1,000 for a <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/wines-and-spirits\/burns-night-cocktail-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cockt<\/a>ail may seem a little steep for even the biggest fish in the sea, but those lucky few who get to sample the Clase Azul Ultra Grand Final will not be going home empty-handed.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring five-year-aged <a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/clase-azul\/national-tequila-day-clase-azul-mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clase Azul Tequila Ultra<\/a> \u2014 one of Clase Azul M\u00e9xico\u2019s most exclusive tequilas \u2014in addition to Grand Marnier Cuvee Quintessence, it\u2019s no surprise that this is an impressive tipple. Then there\u2019s the presentation; each of the 10 cocktails will be presented in a custom keepsake glass crafted from a Clase Azul Tequila Ultra decanter. The rarity of the experience is marked further with customers taking home a limited edition \u201cPerfect Ten\u201d chip that has been engraved with the Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale branding, a unique number and a certificate of authenticity.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/1038415-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240270\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cocktail features both Clase Azul Tequila Ultra and Grand Marnier Cuvee Quintessence \/ \u00a9Clase Azul Mexico <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cAt Foxwoods, we are always uncovering new ways to elevate and redefine luxury for our guests, and our partnership with Clase Azul M\u00e9xico is a perfect example of that commitment,\u201d said Jason Guyot, president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. \u201cThe Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale isn\u2019t just a cocktail \u2014it\u2019s an invitation to indulge in something truly rare, and there\u2019s only one place to find it \u2013 Foxwoods.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This exclusive cocktail also opens the door to future opportunities by giving customers entry into Foxwoods Grand Bar Club, a membership service brimming with VIP benefits. From exclusive \u2018Only at Foxwoods\u2019 events, priority dining via the concierge, regular opportunities to skip lines at public events, access to the Canopy Players Lounge and induction into Clase Azul M\u00e9xico\u2019s private client portfolio, this cocktail is a key to a new world.<\/p>\n<p>&#171;We exist to captivate the world through the magic of Mexican culture,&#187; said Alexia Espinoza, director of client experience at Clase Azul M\u00e9xico. &#171;We are thrilled to partner with Foxwoods to offer Mexico&#8217;s exquisite essence and flavors through the Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale. As a destination known for creating life-long memories, Foxwoods is the perfect setting to experience this one-of-a-kind journey through the artistry and culture of Clase Azul Tequila Ultra.&#187;<\/p>\n<p>As one of the most exclusive cocktail experiences in the world, priced at $1,000 and strictly limited to only 10 cocktails, barely anyone will get to experience the full Clase Azul Ultra Grand Final. However, that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t find out what it tastes like.<\/p>\n<p>We have pulled a few strings with the team at Clase Azul \u00a0M\u00e9xico and sourced the recipe. It\u2019s important to remember that a decanter of Clase Azul Tequila Ultra retails for over $2,000 so wherever you make it, this cocktail is going to be expensive. But if you\u2019re desperate to try at home, here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/finest-dining\/cocktail-of-the-week\/non-alcoholic-cocktail-recipes\"><em>[See also: Delicious Non-Alcoholic Cocktails to Make This January]<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elitetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/33c722ad-7d4d-4c25-9b05-c9fce37ecc29-1978x2560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240271\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The full Clase Azul Ultra Grand Finale experience is only available at Grand Bar in Foxwoods Resort and Casino \/ \u00a9Clase Azul Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>\u2014 2oz Clase Azul Ultra Anejo Tequila<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 1oz Grand Marnier Cuvee Quintessence<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 4oz Fresh Citrus (1 Orange, 1 Lemon, 1 Lime squeezed and blended)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 3\/4oz Basil Infused Agave<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h3>\n<p>Combine all the ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake. Serve in a glass with ice and a garnish of your choosing. If you don\u2019t have you own glass made from a decanter of Clase Azul Tequila Ultra, a classic rocks glass will work perfectly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/claseazul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">claseazul.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxwoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foxwoods.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In collaboration with Foxwoods Resort and Casino, this Clase Azul cocktail is one of the most exclusive in the world.\u00a0 Having taken a break for a few weeks, it\u2019s only right that Cocktail of the Week returns with a vengeance to all the pomp and circumstance it truly deserves. 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