Customer Pays $13,000 for US' Most Expensive Martini

Spending thousands on liquor isn't a new phenomenon, considering products like a bottle of Louis XIII cognac can easily set you back a few grand. Paying more than $10,000 for a single drink, however, is much less common. But when one Chicago restaurant added a unique $13,000 martini to its menu, one diner knew he had to have it.

Italian restaurant Adalina has begun offering customers a $13,000 "Marrow Martini," which comes served with a tennis necklace from California-based jeweler Marrow Fine. The necklace comes in 14-karat gold and features 150 diamonds . With a staggering price tag, the cocktail is purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.

The Marrow Martini was created by Michelin Guide's 2022 sommelier of the year Colin Hofer. The drink is made with Clase Axul Mezcal, clarified heirloom tomato water, and lemon basil olive oil. When it arrives at your table, it's presented to you in a smoke-filled cloche.

"The client that purchased the martini wanted to do something special and surprise his wife," Marrow Fine founder Jillian Sassone said, per CBS News . "They both love Marrow Fine, and the martini was the perfect gift. They were the first to order the martini."

Hofer added that the unique presentation is done to complement the one-of-a-kind martini's flavors. "This step not only emphasizes the uniqueness of the drink but also amplifies the mezcal 's natural smokiness, turning it into something truly unforgettable," he said.

If you're in the Chicago area and are looking to treat a loved one to something special, consider ordering a Marrow Martini.