Miami Beach’s Papi Steak lures in patrons with a luxury cocktail served out of an elusive Hermès Birkin bag, aptly named “It’s not a bag, it’s a cocktail.” This lavish concoction, which features Belvedere 10 Vodka, grapefruit Ole-saccharum and Lillet Blanc, is paired with caviar served in a crystal bowl over ice—all presented in an orange Birkin, according to WSVN. The elusive nature of the Birkin bag which value can soar up to $33,000, is counterpoised by the cocktail’s price, a more modest $130, causing quite a stir online as the restaurant claims it “cannot serve enough of them.”
Despite initial TikTok hype suggesting a $33,000 price tag, the drink doesn’t cost nearly as much; the bag acts more as an aesthetic garnish, the cocktail itself sits at $150, and customers don’t get to keep the iconic accessory, it was reported in an exclusive by PEOPLE on the heels of the TikTok reveal on May 19. Amid playful online comments on the bag’s notorious high-demand, the restaurant has clarified the presentation includes two glasses, one each for the cocktail and the caviar, served tableside—a detail Papi Steak co-owner David “Papi” Einhorn shared with PEOPLE, emphasizing the restaurant’s flair for adding a spin of luxury to their patrons’ dining experience.
The Birkin-as-a-vessel is the latest innovation from the dining establishment, aligning with what Einhorn described: “Papi Steak is more than a restaurant; it’s a full entertainment and dining destination, and this cocktail has become yet another iconic, Instagram-worthy moment to complement an unforgettable meal.” Papi Steak, which operates a sister location in Las Vegas, is the brainchild of the partnership between David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Einhorn, with the former being no stranger to creating enviable foodie scenes, as reported by PEOPLE…