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Source: BroBible
Summary
In May 2026, Restaurant Business reported that cocktails in major U.S. cities now range from $20 to $30. Lisa Jennings noted an 8% increase in martini prices. A TikTok user, Hana, shared a video of a Seattle restaurant serving a “Kirkland vodka lemonade” for $16. Some commenters claimed this was illegal, as Kirkland vodka is not distributed. Washington state law allows restaurants to purchase from in-state retailers like Costco, but other rules apply.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Cocktails now cost more than a fast-food meal.
Customers find ways to save, even if it means ordering cheap beer at a fancy bar.
Restaurants try to cut costs, but legal rules complicate things.
People are shocked to see Costco vodka on a menu.
Who knew drinking cheap vodka could be a crime?
Author: Evan Null
