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9 Best Rooftop Bars in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 19, 2025

From Rosa Sky in Brickell and Level 6 in Coconut Grove to Serena in South Beach, here are the 9 best rooftop bars in Miami.

Viral $33K Miami Cocktail Served in Birkin Bag Is Painfully Florida

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

May 29, 2025

A viral $33,000 cocktail from a Miami Beach restaurant is served inside an actual Hermès Birkin bag. Because Florida.

World's Best Cocktail Menu? New Miami Bar Takes Honors

By Olee Fowler

May 22, 2025

A monster-themed Miami bar has been nominated for having one of the best cocktail menus in the world — and it might win.

New Pop-Up Odd Birds Brings Craft Cocktails to Little Havana

By Olee Fowler

May 13, 2025

New Miami pop-up Odd Birds brings Latin-inspired cocktails and bites to Little Havana after its success in St. Augustine.

Bartenders in white shirts and black vests smile from behind at a bar.

Five Miami Spots Among Best Bars in North America

By B. Scott McLendon

May 1, 2025

While only one Miami bar made the coveted list of North America's 50 Best Bars, five rank in the top 100.

4 Miami Spots Among the Best Bars in North America

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Apr 17, 2025

Four Miami bars are among North America's 50 Best Bars 2025, proving that the city's cocktail scene is now a global contender.

Sparkling Margarita Brand Gets a Glow Up with Alix Earle, $3 Million Boost

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Mar 11, 2025

Social media powerhouse Alix Earle joins celebrity-backed sparkling cocktail brand SipMargs with hopes of tequila domination.

9 Best Happy Hours in Miami

By Olee Fowler

Mar 6, 2025

From hidden, locals-only spots like the Cleat to Botanico Gin in Coconut Grove, here are the 9 best happy hours in Miami.

Boxes and cans of Onward, Trulieve's new line of THC-infused cocktails.

Mixing Things Up: Trulieve Launches Line of Cannabis Cocktails

By Alex DeLuca

Feb 26, 2025

The cannabis giant has announced the launch of Onward, a new line of weed-infused cocktails.

Wynwood Brewery Creates "World's First Distilled Beer Cocktail"

By Olee Fowler

Jan 31, 2025

A Miami brewery has just concocted what they claim is "the world's first distilled beer cocktail," and the flavors are wild.

10 Best Happy Hours in Fort Lauderdale

By Jesse Scott

Jan 22, 2025

From $5 drinks and tacos at Rocco's Tacos to half-off beer at Shooters, here are the ten best happy hours in Fort Lauderdale.

Swanky Miami Speakeasy Swizzle to Open in Fort Lauderdale

By Jesse Scott

Jan 8, 2025

A hot Miami Beach speakeasy is opening in Fort Lauderdale this month with cocktails and a secret entrance behind a bookcase.

The 7 Best Miami Bar Openings of 2024

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Dec 31, 2024

From ViceVersa's Negronis in downtown to Magie's wine and cheese in Little River, here are the seven best new Miami bars of 2024.

Miami Liquor Stores Open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Dec 30, 2024

If you're running on "Miami time," here's every Miami liquor store open and closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2025.

10 Best Holiday Cocktails in Miami

By Rachel Costa

Dec 17, 2024

From the "Ho Ho Latte" to the "Spice and Everything Nice," here are the ten most delicious holiday cocktails in Miami.

9 Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Miami

By Rachel Costa

Dec 12, 2024

’Tis the season for holiday drinks! Here's your go-to guide to the best Miami holiday and Christmas pop-up bars this year.

Miami Company Takes Crown For World's Best Mezcal

By Rachel Costa

Nov 22, 2024

A Miami-based mezcal company founded during the pandemic has just been crowned for making the best mezcal on the planet.

You Can Now Get Jimmy Butler Espresso Martinis Across Miami

By Rachel Costa

Nov 21, 2024

Jimmy Butler's espresso martini, made in collaboration with Bacardi, will be available at spots across Miami this winter.

Wild Cocktails Shine at This New Speakeasy in Mary Brickell Village

By Michelle Muslera

Nov 11, 2024

A new speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar in Brickell is making some of the most unique and inventive craft cocktails in Miami.

The Cocktail That's Taking Over Miami This Fall

By Rachel Costa

Oct 28, 2024

Cocktails & Spirits

11 Best Martinis in Miami

Miami's Famed Cuban Bartender Enters Hall of Fame

Cocktails & Spirits

11 Best Martinis in Miami

Miami's Famed Cuban Bartender Enters Hall of Fame

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