Owner John Janulisi can describe Bar Cecil’s hottest menu item in three words: playful, indulgent, iconic. He’s talking about the restaurant’s $50 martini — the drink that bottles up the restaurant’s energy in just one glass.

Bar Cecil opened in 2021, and it has been one of Palm Springs’ hottest restaurants ever since. The spot is eccentric and glamorous, down to every last drop. When crafting the menu, Janulisi knew he wanted to add something special.

“It's not just a martini, it’s an experience,” said Janulisi.

But why?

What's in the Bar Cecil $50 Martini?

Janulisi wanted to elevate the classic martini and turn it into a finely crafted spectacle unique to Bar Cecil. The $50 Martini is concocted with a high-end JCB vodka and pinot noir grapes. It is handmade at the customer’s table

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