Tue Sep 10 14:52:56 UTC 2024: ## AMC’s “Sandworm Slayer” Cocktail Sparks Outrage Over $30 Price Tag
**Charleston, SC** – Moviegoers are buzzing about a new, cinema-specific treat at AMC Theatres, but not in a good way. The “Sandworm Slayer”, a specialty cocktail inspired by the new film “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, is causing serious sticker shock, with some fans reporting prices over $30.
The drink, a blue beverage topped with sour gummy worms, includes premium vodka and blue and black raspberry flavoring. While the price is $21 plus tax in most AMC locations, liquor pricing laws in some areas can push the cost up to $28.25.
Social media is abuzz with complaints about the high cost. One X user posted a photo of the drink with the caption, “I bought the AMC BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE themed drink. It cost $31 dollars…”. Another commented, “YIKEs! 31 with tax then. It should at least come in a collector’s cup for that.”
An AMC employee shared a photo of a cash register, confirming the drink’s high price, though it appeared to be a few dollars cheaper at their location. They captioned the post, “I think I sent a lady into shock yesterday because she wanted 3 of the AMC BEETLEJUICE drinks… yeah MB bro like I have control of prices.”
Many are comparing the price to other stadium drinks, pointing out that mixed alcoholic beverages at concerts and sporting events are often priced similarly.
However, some savvy moviegoers have taken to social media to share homemade versions of the Sandworm Slayer, proving that it’s possible to recreate the drink at home for a fraction of the cost.
Whether you opt for the pricey cinema version or a DIY alternative, one thing is clear: the “Sandworm Slayer” has generated a lot of buzz – but not the kind of hype AMC might have hoped for.
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