http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/42780 Whether it's the end of bad day or the beginning of the best night of your life, sometimes a regular ol' vodka soda just doesn't cut it. Enter extreme cocktails, Seattle-style. From smoking drinks to $225 martinis, these drinks take cocktail hour to whole new level. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:54:47 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/91/46/42780r1.jpg http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/42780 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles THE PLACE: The Metropolitan Grill, a second home to Seattle's power players. THE COCKTAIL: Hennessy Richard Cognac, 150-year Grand Marnier, fresh sweet and sour and a float of Moet Chandon White Star, with 24-carat gold flakes dusting the rim. THE PRICE: $225. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10776254/seattle_wa/metropolitan_grill.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:54:47 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles THE PLACE: BOKA, the ultramodern restaurant and bar inside happening Hotel 1000. THE COCKTAIL: Louis III, 100-year Grand Marnier, lemon sour, muddled orange and a vanilla bean sugar rim. THE PRICE: $199.99. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41941059/seattle_wa/boka_kitchen_bar.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:54:47 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles THE PLACE: Tini Bigs, legendary for its potent and enormous martinis. THE COCKTAIL: 150-year Grand Marnier, Ultimat vodka, Remy Martin Louis XIII, garnished with an orange twist. THE PRICE: $200. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10787279/seattle_wa/tini_bigs_lounge.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:54:47 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles THE PLACE: Sea Grill, downtown Tacoma's finest fish house. THE COCKTAIL: The bartender will add a small piece of dry ice to any drink (it affixes itself to the bottom so it's safe). THE PRICE: No extra charge. Tacoma, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41944265/tacoma_wa/sea_grill.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:54:47 -0800