Where is the cheapest Cocktail in the world?

The cheapest Cocktail can be found in Havana, Cuba at $2.50 USD. Other affordable cities include Mexico City and Fez.

Where is Cocktail most expensive?

The most expensive Cocktail is in Oslo, Norway at $21.71 USD.

What food goes well with Cocktail?

Cocktail pairs well with Tapas and small plates, Oysters, Charcuterie.

Cocktail Prices Worldwide

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The Complete Guide to Cocktail Worldwide

🍸 From the cheapest to the most expensive, Cocktail prices tell a story about each city's economy and culture. We track this drink in 98 cities globally.

Origins: How Cocktail Came to Be

The word "cocktail" first appeared in a New York newspaper in 1806, defined as "a stimulating liquor composed of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters." The golden age of cocktails was the 1920s Prohibition era.

Cocktail — Cheapest vs Most Expensive Cities

Three Ways to Enjoy Cocktail in a Cocktail

Old Fashioned — The original cocktail: bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, and an orange peel.

Negroni — Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Stirred, not shaken.

Margarita — Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec on the rocks with a salted rim.

Food Pairings

Complement your Cocktail with: Tapas and small plates, Oysters, and Charcuterie.

Did you know? The world's most expensive cocktail, the "Diamonds Are Forever" at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, costs $22,600.

Serving tip: Spirit-forward cocktails (Negroni, Manhattan) should be stirred, not shaken. Citrus cocktails should be shaken.

Category History

Distillation was developed by Arab alchemists in the 8th century and reached Europe by the 12th century. Every culture developed signature spirits: Scotch, tequila, sake, baijiu, ouzo.