Liquor and Spirits

How to Make a Hurricane

Bushmills Rocks

Pulp City

Chic and Ye Shall Find

Down At the Hooch and Brooch

Imagine a string of saloons where the barstools are comfy, the conversation giddy, and the drinks are always free

License to Swill

Officially it's called "substandard orange wine," but to small business owners, Premium Blend is a strong shot in the arm

Strawberry Fields, Not Forever

Nothing like a tall glass of fresh Florida strawberriesThe Florida Strawberry Growers Association wants to remind us that strawberries are not forever: The big season for our Florida beauties, grown mostly in Plant City and Dover, is November to March. It's your last chance to gorge on one of our mo ... More >>

30-Year-Old Whiskey in Its Prime

Psssst....Drink Me!It isn't often that we New Timesers get a bottle of $200 whiskey in the mail. We did, not long ago, thanks to the folks at Canadian Club, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with the release of a primo 30-year-old, 80-proof, white-oak-barrel-aged blended whiskey r ... More >>

Bourbon and Blues -- Drink Up, Eat Right, Jam Out

Here's what you missed last night if you weren't at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in Aventura: 25 percent off whiskey and bourbon from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with live blues by local legend Albert Castiglia.No problemo. They're doin' it again next week, a ... More >>

Gen Art Sparks It Up

Here's what you missed last night if you weren't at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in Aventura: 25 percent off whiskey and bourbon from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with live blues by local legend Albert Castiglia.No problemo. They're doin' it again next week, a ... More >>

Drink, Drink, and Be Merry

Here's what you missed last night if you weren't at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak in Aventura: 25 percent off whiskey and bourbon from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. with live blues by local legend Albert Castiglia.No problemo. They're doin' it again next week, a ... More >>

Spiritual Fare

A Jewish chef walks into a bar …

Super Booze Me

A sobering journey into one man's weeklong binge in the world of alcohol distribution

Night&Day

A sobering journey into one man's weeklong binge in the world of alcohol distribution

Naughty, Naughty Cognac

The French liqueur puts S&M and South Beach to work on a new ad campaign

Best Liquor Store

Tio's Liquors

Best Restaurant In Coconut Grove

Mezzanotte in the Grove

Best Place For Cocktails

Marlin Bar (in the Marlin Hotel)

Best Chain Coffeehouse

Xando

Set 'Em Up and Go

One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron

Hello, Good Buy

One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron

Can We Call You Yak?

One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron

Big Promises From Whiskey Blue

One of the best bartenders in the world lives in Miami, but he's hanging up his apron

Free Leblon Cachaca Last Night at Primary Flight Opening Party at Art Center South Florida

Jacob KatelWhen art makes you thirsty......​Leblon Cachaca sponsored last night's drinks for the "Blue Print For Space" exhibit opening at Art Center South Florida (800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach). The exhibition features work by street and graffiti artists and is affiliated with the Primary Flight ... More >>

If You Must Serve Eggnog This Season, Make Your Own

Eggnog is one of those staples that should be voted off the holiday table. Really, is that warm, thick, egg-y beverage the best thing to drink with your holiday meal? Especially in this Miami heat? Eggnog originated in England and was brought over to America by the colonists. Originally made with eg ... More >>

Champagne Cocktails (a.k.a. NYE Lubrication) at Home

​If ushering in the year were a sport, champagne* would be the beverage of champions and we'd dump a huge cooler full of it onto Father Time's head at the stroke of midnight. It's bubbly, makes a wonderful, pee-on-yourself-scary sound when you open it, and is the hands-down only answer for the big ... More >>

Funky Bourbon, Cheap Beer

​If ushering in the year were a sport, champagne* would be the beverage of champions and we'd dump a huge cooler full of it onto Father Time's head at the stroke of midnight. It's bubbly, makes a wonderful, pee-on-yourself-scary sound when you open it, and is the hands-down only answer for the big ... More >>

Kiss My Cocktail: Lucky Love Potion and Feelin' Lucky From Lucky Strike

​It's not a good idea to drink and drive, Einstein, but heck -- it can be a freakin' blast drinking and bowling! Did you know you are awarded double points for getting a strike in your neighbor's lane? Yeah, we've never heard that one either, but try it out and get back to us.In the meantime, here ... More >>

Kiss My Cocktail: Fontainebleau's Box of Chocolates

Box of Chocolates​Here's one box you can really get your tongue into. Okay, that was totally foul, but hell--you know the impending holiday just makes us a little perverse. Have a few of these and you'll forget all about our bad behavior.Box of Chocolates1 oz Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka1/2 oz V ... More >>

The Kentucky Derby = Mint Julep Recipe

A Wild Turkey Julep​The Kentucky Derby takes off today, and if you're like me, that means Mint Julep time (I think there might be horses involved as well, but I've never been). Wild Turkey's Master Distiller Jimmy Russell has put together the following classic Julep recipe, which to no great surpr ... More >>

Kiss My Cocktail: The Bombshell for Sex and the City 2 Gals

​Not one of those die-hards who stood outside in four-inch heels waiting to see the girls of Sex and the City get all U.A.E. up in there? Congrats--you've earned our respect. We toast your restraint with... The Bombshell.The Bombshell½ oz Tangerine juice¼ oz Maraschino liqueur3 oz Champagne (Moà ... More >>

Plato Royale: Battle of White Wine Sangria, Jaguar vs. Por Fin

Photo by Danielle AlvarezWhite wine sangria at Jaguar​Plato Royale usually compares and critiques food. But in this edition, it's all about sangria. The punch-like concoction is traditionally made with Spanish red wine from the Rioja region. But white wine sangria, sangria blanca, is a cool and c ... More >>

Tiki Time

Photo by Danielle AlvarezWhite wine sangria at Jaguar​Plato Royale usually compares and critiques food. But in this edition, it's all about sangria. The punch-like concoction is traditionally made with Spanish red wine from the Rioja region. But white wine sangria, sangria blanca, is a cool and c ... More >>

Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur Brings Sicily to South Beach

In a Murano glass bottle.​Here at Short Order, we only pimp the booze we love. And after downing a few Solerno-injected cocktails at Prime Italian last night, I'm ready to peddle some of this Sicilian blood orange liqueur. Solerno is culled from the dark purplish Sanguinello oranges, the flesh of ... More >>

Chambord Flavored Vodka Debuts At The Mondrian

Lee KleinOrbs in a row.​On August 1, the makers of Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur unveiled its first-ever line extension via the new Chambord Flavored Vodka. Chambord Liqueur blends black raspberries with black currant, Madagascar vanilla, and cognac. Chambord Flavored Vodka features premium Fre ... More >>

Labor Day Libations: Brambleberry Mash

​Fire up the grill...It's that time again, Labor Day is upon us. The last, long weekend of summer vacation marking the time that kids go back to school and it's time to get busy at work again. With hammies and ribs on the coals already, that distinct smell of burning embers wafts through the air a ... More >>

Save Room for Dessert

​Fire up the grill...It's that time again, Labor Day is upon us. The last, long weekend of summer vacation marking the time that kids go back to school and it's time to get busy at work again. With hammies and ribs on the coals already, that distinct smell of burning embers wafts through the air a ... More >>

Drink, Drink, and Be Merry

​Fire up the grill...It's that time again, Labor Day is upon us. The last, long weekend of summer vacation marking the time that kids go back to school and it's time to get busy at work again. With hammies and ribs on the coals already, that distinct smell of burning embers wafts through the air a ... More >>

Official Halloween Blended Whisky: The Black Grouse

Lee KleinNice gift to find under the Halloween tree!The black grouse is the newest addition to  The Famous Grouse whiskey family. It is touted as having the richest, smoothest flavor of any blended Scotch. Jim Murray's Whisky Bible (whisky bible?)  describes it as "so gentle, with waves of ... More >>

Head to El Rancho Grande for a Pop Rocks, Halloween-Inspired Tequila Shot

​El Rancho Grande has managed to combine two things we love dearly; tequila and Pop Rocks. The candy that tingles your mouth and the alcohol that burns your esophagus have come together in perfect harmony with the "Pop Rocks On" shot. It is made of Hornitos Premium Tequila lined with sweet ag ... More >>

Morton's Sparkling Sleigh Ride Crashes & Burns

Morton's Sparkling Sleigh Ride​Miami is quickly developing its own cocktail culture. There are bar chefs at the W South Beach (Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta from Bar Lab), Mercadito Midtown (Paul Tanguay and Paul Carducci from Tippling Bros.) Club 50 at the Viceroy (David Ortiz and Julio Cabrer ... More >>

Monty's, Balans and Blue Martini: Fatty Drinks the FDA Doesn't Want You to Know

Lesley ElliottIs your alcohol adding on pounds?​The U.S. Food and Drug Administration seems to believe that when it comes to alcohol consumption, ignorance is bliss. It's easy to suck down those creamy, calorie-ridden drinks without thinking about fat and sugar intake, but are we doing ourselves a ... More >>

Beautiful Girls and Drinks: The Renaissance Festival in Pictures

All photos by Laine Doss Giselle and Lizette - Captain Morgan in the house!​The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival ended its weeklong celebration of the spirit of the Caribbean yesterday. The festival featured seminars, rum contests, parties, entertainment, but the highlight of the event was t ... More >>

Johnny Schuler's Passionate About Pisco

​Master Distiller and restaurateur Johnny Schuler is the preacher of pisco.He's dedicated to bringing the fragrant Peruvian spirit to the states. Working hard on a marketing campaign to make his this dream a reality, he's learning how to navigate the different state laws regulating alcohol, about ... More >>

Evening Sips

​Master Distiller and restaurateur Johnny Schuler is the preacher of pisco.He's dedicated to bringing the fragrant Peruvian spirit to the states. Working hard on a marketing campaign to make his this dream a reality, he's learning how to navigate the different state laws regulating alcohol, about ... More >>

Richard Paterson's Scotch Drinking Tips: A Master Blender Speaks

Laine DossMaster Blender Richard Paterson has a million dollar nose.​​Third generation master blender Richard Paterson's nose is so important to his job as master Scotch whiskey blender, that the noggin is insured for $1.6 million.Paterson, who works for Whyte & Mackay (the namesake founders ... More >>

Depression Cakes and Speakeasy Sazeracs

via sanfransiscosongbird.comC'mon, dollface, the booze is on me tonight!​Life is tough. We could be heading into a new-age Depression. Of course, here at Short Order, the first thing we think of is: What will we eat? And better yet: What will we drink?Let's take a step back in time when the best o ... More >>

Tonight: Texas de Brazil Hosts Meaty Wine Dinner & Louis XIII Cognac Finale

​Calling all meat and booze lovers (classy types only): Texas de Brazil, the Brazilian churrascaria on South Beach, is hosting a four-course wine dinner tonight, bookended by champagen reception beforehand and what is called the "Louis XIII Experience." Mr. XIII will not be appearing, but Steele C ... More >>

DJ Laz Talks Sipping Hennessy Straight From the Bottle and Drinking on the Job

DJ Laz doin' work.​If, like Crossfade, you are a serious drinker who loves to let loose, glug a couple of cocktails, and get responsibly wasted, we say: "Raise that Henny, son!" Now believe it or not, there is an international community of cognac connoisseurs called the Hennessy DJ Collective and ... More >>

George Espie: Whiskey's Master Of Wood

The Macallan George Espie, "Master of Wood" for The Macallan Scotch company. ​George Espie is The Macallan Master of Wood, which means, A) he is a scotch fanatic, and, B) he probably gets picked on a lot during recess at the corporate playground. What it really means, is that he is responsible for ... More >>