Why are cocktails so expensive

Working in a competitive market like San Francisco makes it difficult for her to find quality people to hire as new restaurants are constantly opening, and though they offer a living wage and health benefits, many employees cannot afford to live in the city and commute upward of an hour to work.

Take PDT , for example. A famous NYC speakeasy accessed through a vintage phone booth, PDT offers an upscale environment with luxe oak tables, hand-carved ice and other fine details that elevate the drinking experience.

Everybody is trying to charge enough so they actually make some profit and not too much as to keep the locals and the regular customers away. Bottom line: Cocktail pricing is a calculated decision that takes into account a number of factors, both the ingredients inside the glass and the complex and constantly fluctuating costs of running a business, and after all is said and done there needs to be a profit.

News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Follow Us. Terms Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Irish Pub: The Long Haul. Restaurant Bar: Follia. Cocktail Bar: Porchlight. Make Fun. Thrillist Serves. It could be cheaper booze, cheaper glassware or a higher sales volume, which usually means packing people in.

Look around you: If there's a disparity between what you're seeing and what you're paying, then you probably are paying too much. I understand the concern about high prices, because it's terrible to feel ripped off. But you don't have to buy anything you don't want. If you can't stand places with bearded, bitters-wielding bartenders, don't go. I'm lucky: I run a small, specialized bar in a big city, so it doesn't have to appeal to everyone—it's not meant to be Cheers.

By Daniel Gritzer Updated May 23,