A TikTok video shows a woman at a Seattle restaurant discovering that a cocktail on the menu is made with Kirkland Signature Vodka, the private-label brand sold at Costco. The on-screen text in the clip reads, “Kirkland Vodka made it on the menu at $16 😂,” setting a humorous tone for the moment.
In the video, a woman with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a camouflage hoodie, is seated at an outdoor patio table looking at a menu. An off-screen male voice asks her, “Okay babe, have you decided what to drink?”
The woman responds, “Um, I’m gonna have the Costco lemonade.” She then points to an item on the menu titled “VODKA LEMONADE,” which is priced at “16 glass.” The description below the title lists “Fresh squeezed lemonade, Kirkland Signature Vodka.”
Customer reaction and video details highlight the unusual menu listing
The video’s caption provides additional context for the discovery. The caption says, “Kirkland Vodka made it on the menu at $16 per lemonade. I mean don’t get me wrong we buy Kirkland vodka at Costco but this may have been a first to see it on the menu like it.”
The caption also states, “It was a cute little restaurant and the drinks and appetizers were delicious.” The creator adds, “And yes I did order my Kirkland vodka lemonade and I am pretty sure the lemonade was Kirkland brand too. 🤣🤣🤣”
The video was posted by the creator “Zada and Hana 🏳️🌈🇧🇦” with the handle @me.z.and.fuji. The clip includes hashtags such as #costco, #seattle, and #pikeplacemarket, suggesting the location.
The footage appears to show a casual dining setting with red umbrellas and a wooden table. The restaurant’s name is not visible in the video.
Online comments question pricing and legality of the menu item
The video sparked discussion in the comments section, with several viewers focusing on the price of the drink. One commenter wrote, “Mind you the Kirkland vodka is $11 for THE WHOLE BOTTLE.” Another stated, “Bruh for $16 you could almost buy a whole bottle of.”
Other comments questioned the restaurant’s sourcing of the alcohol. One person commented, “oh no that is very illegal. you have to buy your liquor through a distributor and no one distributes Kirkland. a commenter alleged that the restaurant owner is buying their own liquor at Costco and reselling it.”
A different commenter suggested, “They could have just said house vodka 🤣.” Another wrote, “Points for being honest, they could’ve been just like house vodka. Now the big question is are they using American or French vodka.”
One viewer expressed concern about the value, stating, “I’m fine with the kirklands but that drink better be 5$ 😭.” The comments reflect a mix of surprise at the specific brand being listed and debate over the cocktail’s pricing.
The restaurant has not publicly commented on the video or the menu listing. The incident highlights how social media can bring unexpected attention to a business’s pricing and sourcing practices.
