Where To Find South Florida’s Merriest Cocktails
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Celebrate the holidays in style with festive cocktails at some South Florida’s best restaurants, where seasonal sips are sure to lift spirits. Indulge in warm favorites like the Hot Chocolate Toddy at ADRIFT Mare, or enjoy a variety of creative holiday drinks such as Torno Subito’s smoky and citrusy Down the Chimney cocktail and Delilah Miami’s chic take on an Eggnog Espresso Martini. Whether seeking a cozy drink to unwind or a lively cocktail to toast the season, these South Florida venues offer the perfect options to get you into the holiday spirit.
Jingle All The Way to Delilah Miami’s Eggnog Espresso Martini
Available throughout the month of December, Delilah Miami is offering a spirited twist on a classic –– the Eggnog Espresso Martini. This rich drink, made with Belvedere Vodka, espresso, Coffee Liqueur, cinnamon syrup and eggnog, sleighs the holiday cocktail game. Known for their white-glove service and elevated cuisine, guests can sip on the festive drink in Delilah Miami’s aesthetic indoor dining room or via the outdoor waterfront patio, boasting unbeatable views of Miami’s iconic skyline.
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Get Cozy With ADRIFT Mare’s Hot Chocolate Toddy
This holiday season, ADRIFT Mare, located on the 25th floor of Hotel AKA Brickell, invites guests to enjoy a festive Mediterranean-inspired feast by Michelin-starred “Gypsy Chef” David Myers including the cozy Hot Chocolate Toddy. The merry concoction is a warm glass of spiked hot chocolate ideal for an after-dinner dessert drink. The exclusive cocktail is part of ADRIFT Mare’s Christmas menu, available from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Jingle All The Way to Teatro
Setting the stage for an immersive dining experience, Teatro is the ideal pre- or post-show celebration spot offering an avant-garde ambiance with a rich red color palette, a nod to the curtains on the theater stage. The restaurant tucked on the second floor of the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House will offer limited-edition cocktails themed to this season’s performances. Inspired by Black Santa, showing from December 5-22, the Detroit Sleigh Ride features Angels’ Envy straight bourbon finished in Port Wine, martini and Rossi vermouth rosso, cinnamon-infused cranberry juice and cinnamon syrup, garnished with a cinnamon stick. Theatergoers planning to see The Miami City Ballet’s highly anticipated production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, showing from December 13-24, can sip on The Toy Soldier, a smooth blend of Grey Goose vodka, rosemary lemon syrup and white cranberry syrup, topped with a splash of prosecco. Constellation Culinary Group, which operates Teatro, will also serve the signature libations at the bars within the theater during showtimes.
If you’re Downtown…Down the Chimmey at Torno Subito
Torno Subito, Miami’s newest contemporary Italian hotspot by Michelin-starred Chef Massimo Bottura’s, celebrates its first holiday season in Miami by offering a unique and festive cocktail, Down the Chimney. Available until the New Year, this festive cocktail is made of Conejos Mezcal, Redemption Bourbon, mandarin juice, Amaretto and cinnamon syrup, finished with heavy whipping cream, a dash of grated cinnamon and mandarin zest –– encompassing the most merry holiday spirit.
Sleigh The Day With The Tipsy Marshmallow at Sushi by Bou
The acclaimed omakase concept Sushi By Bou and its newest hidden gem location at Arlo Wynwood’s stylish Higher Ground cocktail lounge presents a cozy and creative limited-time holiday cocktail for the season. Come for omakase and the Tipsy Marshmallow ($19), made with Haku vodka, marshmallow syrup and espresso, rimmed with chocolate syrup and graham crackers before being topped with a gooey toasted marshmallow. Imagine an espresso martini marrying a s’mores.
Sip, Sip, Hooray With Casa Sensei’s White Cosmo
Taste a Winter Wonderland this holiday season by sipping from Casa Sensei’s White Cosmo ($15). Open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Pan-Asian and Latin American restaurant’s winter-esque cocktail is a crisp blend of vodka, St-Germain, white cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice and cranberry garnish for that pop of red and white. Pair the drink with a dish from the restaurant’s fan-favorite fusion menu — the spot has been voted “Best Asian Restaurant” by Fort Lauderdale Magazine for the past five years. Enjoy the Las Olas scenery and temperate winter weather from the alfresco waterfront patio or via a scenic Riverfront Gondola Tour overlooking the stunning canals of Fort Lauderdale.
Winter Sip Wonderland at Taaza
Get ready for a holly jolly time at Tinsel Tavern, a festive holiday pop-up bar transforming Taaza, Amrit Ocean Resort’s beachside restaurant, this December. Every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of December, Taaza is serving up merry cocktails, mocktails and a delicious menu featuring both chilled and oven-fired delights all within a festive holiday ambiance adorned with lights, Christmas trees and an abundance of cheerful holiday decor. Holiday libations include Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal, made with spiced rum, peppermint, eggnog and garnished with cinnamon; the Fireside Mule, made with Islay Scotch, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, bubbly ginger beer and roasted marshmallows; and Prancer’s Pomegranate Paloma, made with tequila, pomegranate and ginger ale. All cocktails are $18, while mocktails are $12. The outdoor pop-up bar will be open from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. and guests will receive complimentary valet parking.
Get Jolly With LT Steak & Seafood’s 1888 Festive Old Fashioned
This holiday season, raise a glass to LT Steak & Seafood’s 1888 Festive Old Fashioned ($17). Made with chai tea syrup, Brugal 1888 and Angostura bitters, this seasonal cocktail delivers a taste of the holidays in every sip. Located within the iconic The Betsy South Beach, a Michelin-Key hotel, diners at LT Steak & Seafood are invited to imbibe this festive cocktail in the restaurant’s airy indoor dining room, featuring the soothing sounds of nightly live jazz from the adjacent Piano Bar. The 1888 Festive Old Fashioned pairs perfectly with selections from the restaurant’s holiday blackboard menu.
