Miami’s cocktail scene is heating up with a selection of innovative drinks that blend tradition, creativity, and a dash of extravagance. Whether you're a fan of timeless classics with a twist or bold new flavors, these cocktails will elevate your drinking experience to five-star levels. Here’s a rundown of the most exciting sips you need to try now:
Vecchio Stile by Vitolo
Old Fashioned with an Italian Twist
This cocktail takes a beloved classic and gives it an indulgent upgrade. Infused with Werther’s caramel candy, this Old Fashioned is a sweet delight with a complex kick.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Werther’s caramel hard candy infused D’usse
3 dashes Fee Brothers Chocolate Bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
Directions: Stir all ingredients together in a mixing glass. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with a delicate chocolate lace.
Experience an old classic in a brand-new light—perfect for those who appreciate the finer things.
Meatpacking Manhattan by CATCH
A New York State of Mind with a Miami Flair
This Manhattan takes you on a journey through the bold flavors of rye whiskey, rum, and cherry liqueur, wrapped up in one glass.
Ingredients:
1.25 oz Rye Whiskey
1 oz Lillet Blanc
0.75 oz Santa Teresa 1796 Rum
0.25 oz Ferrand Dry Curacao
0.25 oz Ratafia Cherry Liqueur
0.25 oz Cynar
Directions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube, and finish with an orange twist garnish.
This is the Manhattan you never knew you needed—bold, complex, and utterly unforgettable.
Rare Sight by Giselle Miami
When Coffee Meets Bourbon
For those who prefer their cocktails dark and moody, this bourbon-based drink infused with coffee liqueur and brown sugar syrup is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
2 oz Angel’s Envy Bourbon
0.5 oz Brown Sugar Syrup
0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur
6 Dashes Orange Bitters
Directions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass. Serve over a large ice cube in a separate rocks glass. Garnish with an orange peel clipped to the glass and adorned with flower petals.
Perfect for an after-dinner treat or a sophisticated nightcap.
Stand by Me by Lafayette Steakhouse
Smoky and Sweet, with a Hint of Nostalgia
This cocktail is as comforting as it is sophisticated, thanks to the smoky undertones from the Macallan 12yo and the sweetness of honey and ginger.
Ingredients:
1 oz Macallan 12yo
1 oz Drambuie
0.75 oz Ginger/honey syrup
0.75 oz Lemon Juice
Directions: Stir all ingredients in a rocks glass with a large ice cube and smoke under a cloche. Garnish with a piece of honeycomb.
A cocktail that feels like a warm hug—if a warm hug also packed a smoky punch.
YES CHEF! by Red Rooster Overtown
A Culinary-Inspired Concoction
This vibrant cocktail is as lively as the Miami neighborhood it hails from, blending vodka
with bright notes of pineapple and ginger beer.
Ingredients:
1.5 oz E11EVEN Vodka
0.5 oz Lemon juice
0.5 oz Honey
2 oz Pineapple juice
2 oz Ginger Beer
Muddled Mint
Directions: Muddle mint, then add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Strain into a mule tin with fresh ice, and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Fresh, zesty, and perfect for a sunny Miami afternoon.
Hitchcock's Suspicion by Queen Miami Beach
Classic Suspense with a Modern Twist
Inspired by the mystery and elegance of a Hitchcock film, this cocktail combines two whiskeys with smoky lapsang syrup and aromatic bitters.
Ingredients:
1 oz Toki Whiskey
1 oz Maker's Mark
0.5 oz lapsang syrup
3 dashes angostura bitters
Directions: Stir all ingredients in a tin shaker with ice, then strain into a double rocks glass with a block of ice. Finish with a spray of cinnamon and scotch.
An intriguing drink that’s as enigmatic as its namesake.
Five-Star Gold Martini by The Setai, Miami Beach
Luxury in a Glass
For those who want to indulge in true luxury, this martini blends high-end spirits and ice wine, all garnished with edible 24-carat gold flakes.
Ingredients:
1 oz Beluga Gold Vodka
0.25 oz Louis XIII Cognac de Rémy Martin
0.5 oz Grand Marnier Centenaire
1.5 oz Inniskillin Ice Wine
Directions: Stir all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass, then pour into a coupe glass. Garnish with 24-carat edible gold flakes.
Opulent, elegant, and undeniably decadent.
PB&J Old Fashioned by Sweet Liberty
Childhood Nostalgia, All Grown Up
Peanut butter whiskey and bourbon come together with strawberry jam syrup to create this grown-up version of a childhood favorite.
Ingredients:
1 oz Sqrrl Peanut Butter whiskey
1 oz Old Forester bourbon
0.25 oz strawberry jam syrup
2 dashes black walnut bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
Directions: Stir and strain into a rocks glass over a single ice cube. Garnish with peanut brittle resting on the rim.
A cocktail that’s sure to stir up some sweet memories.
Spicy Bloody Maria by Ghost Tequila
A Fiery Take on a Classic*
This spicy rendition of a Bloody Mary substitutes tequila for vodka, adding an extra kick that will wake up your senses.
Ingredients:
2 oz Ghost Tequila
4 oz Tomato Juice
0.5 oz Lemon Juice
0.5 Tbsp Prepared Horseradish
4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
2 Dashes Hot Sauce
1 Pinch Celery Salt
1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper
Directions: Shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into an ice-filled, Tajín-rimmed glass and garnish with lime, lemon, celery, and olives.
Perfect for those who like their brunch with a side of heat.
With these cocktails in hand, every hour in Miami can be happy hour. From indulgent old-fashioned twists to refreshing culinary-inspired mixes, there’s a drink here to suit every mood and occasion. So, raise a glass and cheers to the art of the perfect sip!
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