At this hurried time of year, the intimate, dimly lit bar at Nobu Miami is a great place to escape. Try the Acai Martini, a calming cocktail with tangy passion fruit notes and a chocolate finish.
Fresh seafood and Ocean Drive people-watching aren't the only reasons to visit A Fish Called Avalon. Mixologist Rodrigo Herrera's Berry Mojito, a tangy, sweet-tart version of the Miami favorite, will have you coming back for more.
Foodie favorite Timo has refreshed its bar area, and is asking cocktail lovers to give give it a try. Seeking something different? Try the Chipotle Margarita, a spicy vodka and orange mix with a paprika and garlic rim that's sure to tickle your taste buds.
Neomi's Grill, the romantic upstairs restaurant at the Trump International Resort, sets a tropical mood with its Trump's Rum Punch cocktail, a pineapple-tinged libation that suits Sunny Isles Beach's laid-back lifestyle.
With a pier poised nearby, Nikki Marina in Hollywood affords you a peek at fancy boats while you brunch on a sunny Sunday. Or close your eyes and get lost in a Cointreau Teese with its tart fruit flavors and soft violet scent.
Aventura's Bar Rosso, an intimate Italian restaurant and lounge, is a great date spot for couples seeking South Beach ambience without crossing a causeway. BR's Pisco Passion Martini, a juicy passion fruit and prosecco combination, is sure to set the right mood.
The cozy upstairs bar at Sra. Martinez, Michelle Bernstein's Design District tapas spot, is a lab for inventive cocktails like the Mulata Daiquiri, a delightfully frothy rum drink with a lime tang.
Asia de Cuba's small, classy bar is the perfect backdrop for a girls' night out. Nibbling on a fusion of Latin and Asian food and relishing the icy white décor will have you wishing for a chilled cocktail. One good choice is Joie de VeeV, ginger flavored and garnished with a sweet sugary ginger slice to bite on.
Step inside Texas de Brasil's South Beach location, and you'll find yourself welcomed by a classy atmosphere and an all-you-can-eat buffet. While the cuts of meat -- the juicy skirt steak and chicken with bacon -- definitely stand out, the fiesta doesn't begin until you try one of the signature caipirinhas or caipiroskas. Then challenge yourself to make it at home.
Discreetly tucked within the Intracoastal Mall off the 163rd Street Causeway in North Miami Beach, Racks is a welcoming spot for those seeking Italian fare at an affordable price. Stop by for a coal-oven pizza with a waterfront view, or enjoy a cocktail during the weekday 3 to 7 p.m. happy hour.
The romantic bar at Red the Steakhouse in breezy SoFi is perfect for couples looking to escape the party-packed South Beach vibe. Toast to relaxation with a berry and coconut-flavored drink named for the neighborhood.
Whiskey Blue at the W Hotel is where Broward's beautiful people gather for cocktails and conversation before hitting the dance floor. The antioxidant gloss of drinks like the Acaí-Blueberry Martini mean you can toast ''To your health!'' with conviction.
The Beachcomber, a lime and kiwi-flavored cocktail served at the bar inside BLT Miami at the Betsy Hotel, is the perfect refresher after a people-watching stroll along Ocean Drive.
Segafredo Brickell is celebrating the steamy season with two new cocktails, the Mango Mojito and the Bay Breeze, designed to help you keep your cool.
Known for its half-off happy hour and young-professional mixers, Blue Martini is a place to sip in style while people watching at Mary Brickell Village. There's a namesake martini, of course, but even the Brazilian is color-coded.
Ladies eager to slip comfortably into that bikini but still sip cocktails with friends should stop by Skinny Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Level 25 in the Conrad Miami hotel. There it's all about enjoying low-priced, low-calorie drinks and nibbling light snacks.
Las Olas Boulevard has gotten a little sexier with the addition of Bova Prime. Step inside and you'll find beautiful people in glistening white booths nibbling cheese and sipping wine or enjoying happy hour over signature cocktails like the Brazilian Breeze Martini.
If yoga by the beach and Reiki healing touch are your thing, Canyon Ranch is the perfect in-town retreat. But even health nuts crave a cocktail come sundown, which is why Canyon Ranch Grill stocks an array of organic spirits to please discerning palates. Stir up their refreshing Spa Cocktail for your next meditative gathering.
Celebrate Independence Day in true South Florida style with a Samba Juice salute from SushiSamba Dromo. Chock-full of tropical fruit juices and garnished with a star-fruit slice, it's the perfect way to say ¡Felíz cuatro de julio! (Happy Fourth of July!)
Classy relaxation is encouraged at The Delano's Plat Bleu. Pick a spot at one of the indoor-outdoor restaurant's mirrored lobby tables or sink into a plush white chair and order a Macallan Classic 10. The cocktail is as classy as the atmosphere, and makes a perfect aperitif.
With its speakeasy vibe and Latin jazz, Upstairs at Lincoln Road's Van Dyke Café is a magnet for locals and tourists alike. Come early on Friday or Saturday night to get a table, because once the music starts, the crowd grows.
Just in time to beat the summer heat, Skyy Vodka has introduced its pineapple infusion in Miami. You can cool off with a sweetly fruity Pineapple Sunrise at Michael's Genuine Food and Drink in the Design District.
New York transplant Philippe restaurant at the Gansevoort South is a prime see-and-be-seen spot. Its red, white and black bar area is a perfect place to hang with friends and sip signature cocktails like the fresh, sweet Philipptini.
Whether you're an intense Gemini, an enthusiastic Aries or any of the other 10 signs of the zodiac, the InterContinental Miami's Indigo Restaurant and Bar has cocktails to please each personality.
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