No ticket? Celebrate the Super Bowl in style with delicious at-home sips. Mix up a pitcher of Bacardi Cuba Libres for a crowd or, for a more intimate gathering, Club 50 Wheat & Mint beer cocktails like the ones out-of-towners will be drinking at exclusive bowl events.
Besides a selection of perfectly cut steaks, Steak 954 at the W Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, boasts an inventive cocktail menu with drinks including the tequila- and wine-based Sebastian named for city streets. Play mixologist and give it a try at home. (Infuse the liqueur by pouring an ounce or so over a sliced jalapeño and letting it steep for an hour, then straining. Agave nectar is available at natural-foods stores.)
Known for its Dominican tapas menu, Mamajuana Café serves up a berry mojito that will leave you feeling like you're on vacation.
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The cocktails at the South Beach Hostel's intimate A-Bar are as affordable as the accommodations. Try the Backpacker Cooler, a refreshing combination of vodka, mint tea and sauvignon blanc that will rev you up for your next adventure.
The oceanfront bar at the Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale is a lovely place escape from the holiday bustle. Get in the spirit with the Blue Snowflake, a tangy concoction with a pear finish.
As 2009 winds to an end, all that's left is the desire to celebrate with friends and loved ones. With partying comes festive sips, and a couple of South Florida restaurants and hot spots have cocktails featuring bubbly, wine and special spirits to celebrate the occasion. Here we present our top choices for gulping down right before the clock strikes midnight. 3, 2, 1 . . . Happy 2010!
The News Lounge located at 55th Street Station is a prime Upper East Side destination for a game of pool and a delish cocktail like the Spicy Lychee Martini. Staying in this weekend? Try it at home and impress your buddies.
Located in the heart of Ocean Drive, La Marea at The Tides is a place to escape the tourist throngs and enjoy a warm-weather cocktail like the Passion. The comforting vanilla and kicky passion fruit flavors will prime you for the frozen watermelon pop in your martini glass. Heavenly.
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.
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