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Vodka on a rock... the £5k cocktail

8:10am Thursday 14th February 2008

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HOW much do you love your other half? Enough to buy them a drink this Valentine's Day?

Of course you do. But what if the drink was the most expensive in all Yorkshire - a cocktail priced at £5,000?

Only those with the biggest hearts - and the fattest wallets - will be able to splash out five grand for a Diamond Martini at Harvilles Cocktail Lounge, in Fossgate, York, which opens tonight.

As you might expect for the price tag, this is no ordinary drink - this is liquid decadence.

Served in a chilled crystal Martini glass and made with Belvedere, a vodka revered by connoisseurs, the other ingredients are known only to master mixologist Luke O'Toole.

But it is the garnish which guarantees the cocktail will go down a treat - an individually-cut diamond.

Anyone planning to buy a Diamond Martini must give a few days' notice as diamonds are not kept on the premises for security reasons.

Mr O'Toole, manager of Harvilles Cocktail Lounge, said: "Amazingly, I've already taken the first two orders, so someone's in for a night they will remember."

The gems are being supplied by diamond designer, TCJ Designs, of Stonegate, York.

David Hattersley, owner of the bar, said he is impressed by the Diamond Martini, but a little wary of it. "I am trying to keep Mrs Hattersley out of there because knowing her she would order it as a chaser," he said.

The cocktail lounge is part of the new-look, three-floor Harvilles. The six-week refurbishment has seen the restaurant restyled and an oyster cellar and Champagne bar created downstairs.

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sharon, york says...
8:13am Thu 14 Feb 08

Lets hope they dont swallow the little sparkly diamond.. now that would be funny!!

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i am the stig, in my car says...
8:34am Thu 14 Feb 08

OMG!!!

That has to be a joke!

I know the idiot, moronic, waste of space rap artist and RnB singers quote such things in there song lryics, but I never thought someone would be completely stupid enough to actually make it a reality.

FFS, stupid spoilt socalite habbits have crossed the pond and infected this country to now.

What is the world coming too?

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Miss Amelia Rate, YORK says...
8:40am Thu 14 Feb 08

If my other half wasted his money on that I wouldn't be happy. Would far rather had a holiday in the sun.

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Miss Amelia Rate, YORK says...
8:41am Thu 14 Feb 08

If my other half wasted his money on that I wouldn't be happy. Would far rather had a holiday in the sun.

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TG, says...
9:01am Thu 14 Feb 08

Another pointless "article" by the Press which should best be resigned to the classifieds section. I'm sure the Press "reporters" must have some competition so see who can squeeze the most company names into their articles.

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Press watcher, says...
9:45am Thu 14 Feb 08

TG: Another pointless "article"... Which is why it is top of the best-read list presumably..?

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oli4uk, York says...
9:58am Thu 14 Feb 08

Can't wait for headline in a weeks time 'Bar Health Scare Over Choking Fiasco!!!'

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pacman, Eboracum says...
10:05am Thu 14 Feb 08

What a complete waste of money.

Tacky and tasteless. A drink for those who think Jeremy Kyle is entertaining.

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Voice of reason, York says...
10:22am Thu 14 Feb 08

If you've got the cash to waste - why the heck not!?
You miserable lot you!!
Happy Valentines by the way!xx

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andyb, york says...
10:28am Thu 14 Feb 08

I love you too V O R

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i am the stig, in my car says...
10:32am Thu 14 Feb 08

Voice of reason wrote:
If you've got the cash to waste - why the heck not!? You miserable lot you!! Happy Valentines by the way!xx
If I had £5K it would go towards my Lotus Exgie fund.

I really want to own one in the next 12 months.

So no girl is getting diamonds in her drink!!!

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Voice of reason, York says...
10:35am Thu 14 Feb 08

I got some new flights for my darts - and very happy I am too!
(easily pleased!)

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andyb, york says...
10:36am Thu 14 Feb 08

I got a kiss and the opportunity to make her breakfast in bed-I`m easily satisfied these days (sigh)

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i am the stig, in my car says...
10:44am Thu 14 Feb 08

Guess what I got/had when I woke up this morning! LOL

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andyb, york says...
10:46am Thu 14 Feb 08

errrm uh oh gosh can`t remember what it`s called

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i am the stig, in my car says...
10:49am Thu 14 Feb 08

Think of a song by Oasis!

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Voice of reason, York says...
10:50am Thu 14 Feb 08

You had a Wonderwall??

Very impressive!

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i am the stig, in my car says...
10:52am Thu 14 Feb 08

Voice of reason wrote:
You had a Wonderwall?? Very impressive!
All I needed was a girl to sit on my wonderwall!

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Maryjane, York says...
10:57am Thu 14 Feb 08

I am only envious I guessÂ…....:( i did get 12 roses tho....yesterday....
by mistake...

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Voice of reason, York says...
10:59am Thu 14 Feb 08

Just "Roll with it" Stig. You might end up with a "Champagne Supanova"!

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bored, home says...
11:03am Thu 14 Feb 08

Gas Panic more like...! shouldn't have eaten those beans...

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i am the stig, in my car says...
11:06am Thu 14 Feb 08

Voice of reason wrote:
Just "Roll with it" Stig. You might end up with a "Champagne Supanova"!
I may just "go let it out" and ask "who feels love" now!!!

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Voice of reason, York says...
11:08am Thu 14 Feb 08

Enough already - we'll be getting "reported" by some misery for going "off topic".

Back later
xx

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i am the stig, in my car says...
11:09am Thu 14 Feb 08

bored wrote:
Gas Panic more like...! shouldn't have eaten those beans...
Beans, beans good for your heart, the more you eat the more you far..........t!

Open a window! :)

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h, says...
11:34am Thu 14 Feb 08

If my hubby bought me that drink, I would kill him. I would like to meet the a**e hole that buys that for his girlfriend. It would be funny if she swallowed it. She would have to wait a day or so for it to come out. Don't think she would want to handle again. Im happy with the flowers hubby bought for me. Hope everyone has a Happy Valentines Day. XXX

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andyb, york says...
11:44am Thu 14 Feb 08

The sort of person who would appreciate this would insist on a t shirt with CARTIER QUEEN on it

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AdmiralN, York Centre says...
2:16pm Thu 14 Feb 08

h wrote:
If my hubby bought me that drink, I would kill him. I would like to meet the a**e hole that buys that for his girlfriend. It would be funny if she swallowed it. She would have to wait a day or so for it to come out. Don't think she would want to handle again. Im happy with the flowers hubby bought for me. Hope everyone has a Happy Valentines Day. XXX
mmm, yes im thinking that its not so much a gift for the wife... more one for the girlfriend!!!!

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AdmiralN, York Centre says...
2:22pm Thu 14 Feb 08

h wrote:
If my hubby bought me that drink, I would kill him. I would like to meet the a**e hole that buys that for his girlfriend. It would be funny if she swallowed it. She would have to wait a day or so for it to come out. Don't think she would want to handle again. Im happy with the flowers hubby bought for me. Hope everyone has a Happy Valentines Day. XXX
mmm, yes im thinking that its not so much a gift for the wife... more one for the girlfriend!!!!

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GoodramgateTerrier, York says...
2:39pm Thu 14 Feb 08

i am the stig wrote:
Think of a song by Oasis!
depending on how drunk you were when you pulled was it "I am the Walrus"?

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i am the stig, in my car says...
3:02pm Thu 14 Feb 08

Beer googels = dangerous

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Uncle Tony, York says...
3:20pm Thu 14 Feb 08

I like to drink beer, myself. Not sure a diamond in bottle of Sol has the same effect. It's tradition to put a lime in that anyway - not a 'carat' - boom boom (sorry). Happy Hallmark Day to one and all!

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D Armstrong, York says...
4:21pm Thu 14 Feb 08

A drink for those who think Jeremy Kyle is entertaining.
Doubt it viewers of this program are more into special brew and in breeding.

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minky, York says...
4:45pm Sat 16 Feb 08

Well I think it's a lovely idea. You're all such cynics, where's the romance people? If my other half bought it I'd be over the moon, a great way to propose. Well done Harvilles.bold
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Luke O'Toole, manager of Harvilles Cocktail Lounge, prepares the £5,000 Diamond Martini Luke O'Toole, manager of Harvilles Cocktail Lounge, prepares the £5,000 Diamond Martini

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