# Diamond-Encrusted Martini Glasses Adalina Concocts the Elevated Marrow Martini at $13,000 By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-23 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marrow-martini References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/marrowfine/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=89e784a6-c593-4907-bbc2-172b63ad84ec) & [adalinachicago](https://www.adalinachicago.com/)  Adalina is an Italian eatery located in Chicago and it has unveiled a special new cocktail that is bound to impress on various fronts: the Marrow Martini hits the menu. It is the most expensive [martini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-fitting-service) in the United States with the price marked at $13,000. The libation is concocted by Colin Hofer, who was also awarded the 2022 Sommelier of the Year by Michelin Guide. It blends a [Clase Azul Mezcal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-nobu-rare) with clarified heirloom tomato water and a touch of lemon basil olive oil. It does not stop there as the presentation is part of the experience, arriving in smoke under a cloche to heighten the smoky notes and topped with a 9-carat [diamond tennis necklace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-diamond) from Marrow Fine created using 150 diamonds encrusted in 14-karat gold. Image Credit: Adalina ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Cocktail Experiences:** High-end restaurants are enhancing drink presentation with extravagant elements like diamond-encrusted accessories. - **High-priced Libations:** Ultra-luxurious cocktails featuring rare ingredients and bespoke designs are captivating affluent consumers. - **Experiential Dining:** Restaurants are offering more than just food by creating immersive, sensory experiences for their customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry is increasingly incorporating opulent and sensory-rich dining experiences to attract high-end clientele. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry companies are collaborating with hospitality venues to create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that enhance exclusive dining experiences. - **Luxury Goods:** Producers of luxury goods are exploring cross-sector partnerships to offer elite, multifaceted lifestyle experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [$1000 Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-bloody-mary.md) - [Extremely Chilled Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-coldest-martini.md) - [$150 RTD Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/150-rtd-cocktail.md) - [Small-Bite Martini Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblix-happy-hour.md) - [Luxe Shareable Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-77-martini-duet.md) - [Oceanic Gin Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aphotic-martini.md) - [Chocolate Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kahlua-espresso-martony-glass.md) - [Extravagant New Year's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empire-steak-house-nyc.md) - [Pastrami-Inspired Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maisel-tov-martini.md)