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# $1,200 Cocktails
The NYC Billionaire Margarita is a Special Cocktail for National Margarita Day

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-18 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-cocktail
References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/02/18/42485/what-makes-the-nyc-billionaire-margarita-worth-1200.html) & [thelondonnyc](http://www.thelondonnyc.com/)

In honor of [National Margarita Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rings-of-fire) that's coming up on February 22nd, the NYC Billionaire Margarita is a special cocktail created using [Patrón en Lalique Serie 1 tequila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-nobu-rare). Priced at $1,200 a pop, the NYC Billionaire Margarita is available for connoisseurs to enjoy at The London Hotel in New York City.

The NYC Billionaire Margarita is a special cocktail that is crafted using only the finest ingredients. As mentioned above, the cocktail contains Patrón en Lalique Serie 1, which is priced at $7,500 per bottle alone. Paired with one ounce of Rémy Martin Louis XIII, organic lemon and lime juices, organic blue agave nectar and house-made Cara Cara sour bitters, the cocktail is a smash hit of flavor and luxury to enjoy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Luxury Cocktails:** Opportunity to create high-end cocktails using rare and expensive ingredients.
- **Experiential Drinks:** Chance to offer unique and exclusive drink experiences for connoisseurs.
- **Premium Beverage Market:** Potential to tap into the growing demand for upscale and luxurious beverages.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Hospitality:** Opportunity for luxury hotels and upscale restaurants to curate exclusive cocktail menus.
- **Alcohol and Spirits:** Potential for distilleries and liquor brands to innovate with premium offerings and collaborations.
- **Event Planning and Catering:** Possibility for event planners and catering services to create bespoke drink experiences for high-end events and parties.

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