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Liquor and Spirits

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    For Father's Day: Thor, Whisky of the Gods

    If you're looking to spend about $200 on a special gift for dad on Father's Day (June 17) -- one that he can wring quite a bit of pleasure from -- this just might be it: Thor, a new 16 year old single malt Scotch whisky from Highland Park's Valhalla Collection."We wanted to create an exciting new ra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Miami Club Rum: A Distillery Tour (Photos)

    You might miss the entrance to the Miami Club Rum distillery (2320 N Miami Avenue, Miami), housed alongside the locked galleries and thrift shops that line North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. The nondescript building is rather small when compared to most rum distilleries in the Caribbean, which come equi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Ten New Rums You Haven't Tried Yet

    View photos from Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 2012 at Deauville Beach Resort here.The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Deauville Resort concluded last evening with a 6:45 p.m. "last call", prompting event goers to rush to their favorite rum booth for one last mojito or shot of the elixir favo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2012

    Rum Renaissance Ends Today: Try These Brands

    So many rums, so little time!If you attend today's wrap-up of 2012 Rum Renaissance at the Deauville Beach Resort, (starting at noon for VIP, 1 p.m. for regular admission). Short Order has you covered. Yesterday we squirmed our way through the many vendors and tasted the finest of the bunch. Here is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Fifteen Rums, Two Cachacas in One Hour: Judging at the Rum Renaissance Festival

    Every year, bartenders, rum enthusiasts, and fans of a little fun-in-the-sun converge on Miami Beach for the annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival held at the Deauville Resort. Though events have been going on all week, the real action lies in the two-day grand tasting this Saturday and Sunday from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Julio Cabrera of Sra. Martinez Wins Campari Aperitivo Cocktail Competition at The Corner (Photos)

    Last night, the Corner brought together some of Miami's best bartenders, er, mixologists for the first-ever Campari Best Aperitivo Cocktail Competition. Hosted by the United States Bartenders' Guild, the event had the cocktail creators come up with their own unique take on the classic apéritif. Our ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2012

    Miami Rum Renaissance Returns For Fourth Annual Edition

    ​For Robert, Robert Jr. and Robin Burr, rum isn't just a type of liquor, it's a way of life."[Rum] is an incredible spirit," said the elder Robert, the family's patriarch and founder of Miami's Rum Renaissance, which takes place April 16-22. "And now it's experiencing a renaissance of appreciation ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    The Balvenie Road Trip: Two Guys, One Car, Lots of Scotch

    ​Generally, brand ambassadors at spirits companies have pretty good jobs -- going to bars and events and talking up whatever brand of booze you're representing (and giving out free samples along the way). But last year, Balvenie brand ambassadors Nicholas Pollacchi and Andrew Weir received a new a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    George Espie: Whisky's Master of Wood

    ​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 on the corporate playground. What his title really means is he is responsible for managing the Macallan "Wood Policy" and delivering all cask requirements to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 13, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    June 9, 2011

    Evening Sips

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2010

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    July 15, 2010

    Tiki Time

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2010

    Funky Bourbon, Cheap Beer

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Big Promises From Whiskey Blue

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    June 11, 2009

    Can We Call You Yak?

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2008

    Bushmills Rocks

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2008

    How to Make a Hurricane

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    December 21, 2006

    Drink, Drink, and Be Merry

    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 >>

  • News

    June 9, 2005

    Super Booze Me

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

  • Shops and Wares

    May 17, 2001

    Best Liquor Store

    Tio's Liquors

  • Bars and Clubs

    May 11, 2000

    Best Place For Cocktails

    Marlin Bar (in the Marlin Hotel)

  • Restaurants

    May 13, 1999

    Best Chain Coffeehouse

    Xando

  • News

    April 24, 1997

    Set 'Em Up and Go

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

  • Dining

    December 22, 1994

    Hello, Good Buy

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

  • News

    February 3, 1993

    License to Swill

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

  • News

    December 2, 1992

    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

  • Dining

    June 17, 1992

    Chic and Ye Shall Find

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

  • News

    January 2, 1991

    Pulp City

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

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