That’s one glam gulp. Flashing cash is a way of life in The Hamptons, but there’s a new, over-the-top way to show off your wealth this summer — by sipping on an $8,000 martini dripping with diamonds. Luxe libation lovers not looking to hide their shine are heading to Sag Harbor’s DOPO La Spiaggia to try … Read more
People love to shake things up when it comes to martinis. Martini-core has been trending on social media for some time, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping. Though what kind of martini is the “it” martini? That’s always changing. While the espresso martini has recently been named the top cocktail in New York City, … Read more
A new, fancy cocktail served in Chicago, Illinois, will set you back thousands. Adalina, a restaurant serving Italian cuisine to Windy City patrons, has debuted the expensive martini with a twist. Regardless of whether the drink is shaken, not stirred, the martini includes an exclusive piece of diamond jewelry. The restaurant, led by Top Chef … Read more
They’re really shaking up the martini. Some of the buzziest drinks in New York City are savory riffs on the classic cocktail and taste like garlic bread or caprese salad. By comparison, the standard dirty martini seems tame. “There’s definitely an interest in savory flavors, more so than I’ve ever seen in my years in … Read more
They’ll have one for the road. New York night owls are begging to take their martinis to-go, and bars and restaurants are catering to the demand with covert paper cups, specials for in-the-know customers and even hotel martini carts. “It’s a friends and family to-go deal. It’s not on the menu. We don’t do delivery,” … Read more
Espresso martini fans will have the ability to wear the scent of the popular cocktail. That will happen thanks to a new espresso martini-inspired fragrance, Blend No. 83, from Pernod Ricard’s vodka brand Absolut and coffee liqueur brand Kahlúa. The two teamed up with Imaginary Authors perfumery to make it, according to subsidiary Pernod Ricard … Read more
Some like it shaken, not stirred. Some like it dirty. No matter what, this makeup fad is neat. Setting the bar high with bold shadows, look-at-me lip colors and shimmering shades, beauty buffs are binging out on the #MartiniMakeup trend. And social media’s drinking it all in. “Martini makeup is a thing now,” announced NYC makeup … Read more
Saved for a mountain of spaghetti, “parmesan, please” could be part of your next bar order. The famed espresso martini, the hot girls’ drink of choice, has a new twist – a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. If extra olive juice signals a dirty martini, shredded parmigiano reggiano must make it filthy. But before you recoil … Read more