Would You Pay $1000 for This Chocolatey New York Martini?

There's a beloved and revered steakhouse in New York City, that also has a location in Westchester County here in The Hudson Valley, that's shaking up one of the world's most expensive cocktail.

It's called the Versailles Velour and it's being served at Benjamin Steakhouse's restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. The price tag? $1000.

This adult beverage better be made with liquid gold for giving you that kind of sticker shock, right? Well, close enough. According to New York Post, Versailles Velour does come with 24-karat edible gold-leaf shavings. This espresso martini was reportedly “inspired by the grandeur and ceremonial indulgence of the French court", according to Benjamin.

It's beyond a big kid's hot chocolate. The cocktail consists of Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlúa, fresh espresso, steamed milk and orange bitters, plus delicately heated Grand Marnier Quintessence and Hennessy Richard cognac, and it really DOES look and sound delicious.

Worth the pretty penny though? Decide for yourself. Feast your eyes on this break-the-bank beverage by clicking this link.

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