Zen and the art of cocktails at Abokado

Tucked inside urban shopping spot Mary Brickell Village, new(ish) sushi joint Abokado offers a Zen-like experience for lovers of raw fish and cocktail.

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Cocktails coordinate with pink ribbons of October

If you want to support breast-cancer awareness but don't want another fuchsia-matte lipstick or bubble-gum-colored blender, ''Drink Pink'' may be your ticket.
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Bella Rosa's killer cocktails

You feel the murder-mystery vibe as soon as you step inside Bella Rose on Black Sunday. Indie types beneath black top hats and vampy chicks in extra red lipstick wait for drinks, lost in the sounds of The Cure and Depeche Mode. But watch out: Someone gets ''whacked'' at midnight (for the weekly slasher video, of course), and then the fun really begins.
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A bar with a view, a cocktail with cukes await you at the Regent Bal Harbour

The View Bar at the Regent Bal Harbour lives up to its name with gorgeous ocean vistas. Take in a sunset while sipping a signature Cucumber Rose or RBH Martini. Or mix them up at home and enjoy them from your balcony or backyard.
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Camp out at La Cofradia with Campari cocktails

Coral Gables' picturesque downtown is known for elegant bars and restaurants where young professionals flock after work. At La Cofradia, mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout's offerings include tart, Campari-based cocktails that mesh perfectly with the Peruvian restaurant's tangy octopus-based ceviche.
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Coffee grounds with your vodka shot?

Mokai is the kind of edgy lounge that can transform from a samba party to a front-page-worthy event in the blink of an eye, so it's no surprise the drink menu features kiwi- and passion fruit-filled cocktails sure to please the socialite and college partyer in all of us.
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Gemma's cocktails match the fancy decor

Gemma is a word-of-mouth place where savvy night crawlers settle in for an intimate evening and a bird's-eye view of Lincoln Road. Located above Italian eatery Rosinella, the lounge has fancy décor (sparkling chandeliers, overstuffed couches) and cocktails to match. Mixologist David Ortiz shared the recipes for two house favorites:
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Bar welcomes bibliophiles

Looking for a nightspot where chilling takes priority over bass-thumping? Wynwood's Circa 28 may be for you. Hidden in plain sight on Miami Avenue (the neon sign simply says ``Bar''), Circa 28 has a collection of rare books as well as signature cocktails. There's an outside area for chatting and an upstairs for dancing to the sounds of such indie faves as Interpol and The Cure.
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Brazilian spirits get you in the right spirit

The Setai is known for its posh interior and relaxed environment, so it's no surprise that those who stop in to cool off in style should head straight to the hotel's hip bar area. Bartender O'Neil Hyman is shaking things up this summer with cocktails made from Moleca Cachac¸a, a premium brand of the sugar-cane-based Brazilian spirit.
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Chill out with your gal pals and China Grill's fruity cocktails

Whether you're heading for South Beach or Fort Lauderdale, China Grill's fruity yet not-too-sweet Guava Lemonade and Peach Saketini are perfect for a girls' night out -- or in.
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Table 8 tops off its cocktails with a touch of class

If you crave a cocktail more sophisticated than Ocean Drive's usual frozen concoctions, drop by Table 8's outside bar, where chef Govind Armstrong's California cool extends to the drink menu.
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Margarita cart is 4-wheeled fun

We know Mary Brickell Village's Rosa Mexicano has a mean guacamole, and delicious burritos. But how about giving them a hand for that amazing drink service? Now you can get your cocktails ''up close and personal'' thanks to their new margarita cart. The mango and grapefruit versions, above, are right out of your wildest Cancún fantasies.
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Asian nibbles, unique drinks lure them to Domo Japones

Sushi lovers may come to the Design District's artsy Domo Japones to nibble on black edamame and sophisticated rolls, but the unique drinks help keep the conversation flowing. Bar chef Elad Zvi created the Asian bistro's drink menu including our favorites, the Pomo Domo and the CQ Float.
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Tiny bubbles share glass with sorbet, peach tea

CHAMPS LIME ST. TROPEZ SWIMMING POOL At Lincoln Road's Raphael Restaurant, they know al fresco diners need more than ice water to combat the summer heat. That's why they offer an array of simple champagne drinks to accompany the French-inspired cuisine.
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Sip like a starlet with Skybar's cocktails

Wondering what keeps celebs such as Ashlee Simpson and new hubby Pete Wentz snuggling up and partying on at The Shore Club? The cocktails at the Redroom and Redroom Garden -- a thumping, dimly lit lounge and airy outside bar -- can't hurt. Here's how to make two bar favorites at home.
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A champagne toast for two at the Food Gang's brunch

The Food Gang is set in Surfside, just a few blocks from Bal Harbour Shops, so it's only natural that the French-inspired bistro attracts a mix of older patrons and young professionals for its Sunday Brunch with the Gang. Bartender-waiter Jonathan Raffaele knows just what to pour.
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Vintage Cuban glamour at Florida Room

There's a reason the beautiful people don't mind shelling out big bucks for drinks at The Florida Room. The Delano Hotel hot spot is ''styled after a Cuban speakeasy, and the menu also reflects that,'' says manager and mixologist Angelo Viera. ``The focus is on a lot of rum cocktails and vintage Cuban classics.''
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Be happy in B.E.D with these cocktails

South Beach hot spot B.E.D. knows how to entertain those who slip past its velvet ropes and onto a set of its crisp, white sheets. Dinner, DJs, plush beds to lounge and dance on and, of course, signature cocktails.
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Carrie or Charlotte? Choose your martini

There's only one thing the ladies from Sex and the City love more than a good pair of shoes and a good, well, you know. Which is why, in celebration of their big screen debut Friday, Skyy Vodka has created a signature martini for each of the Big Apple gals. So make it your homework to figure out exactly who tickles your palette personality the right way: Is it the tangy Carrie, bitter Miranda, sweet Charlotte or naughty Samantha that lights up your happy hour? Take your time: it's a ''Big'' decision...
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Bacardi's newest is a Rey of sunshine

That Caribbean vacation may still be a couple months away, but start practicing island loafing early with a Bacardi Rubi Rey Rum. The original single barrel-finished white rum from northern Puerto Rico is smooth enough to have on the rocks, but adventurous enough to mix into cocktails. And who doesn't like to feel like they're sipping something delicious under the sun?
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Lemon Samurai has a bite

Samurai means ''to serve'' and Sushi Samba on Lincoln Road is taking the word to another level by offering its refreshing Lemon Samurai cocktail to all willing and thirsty warriors. The summery signature drink mixes tangy Stolichnaya Citros vodka with fruit flavors. The result is a fruity drink with bite, proving not all ''fruit juice-based'' drinks are just out to play nice.
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Fresh cane with mojito

It's hard to improve on a classic, but Nikki Beach is giving it a shot: Its Fresh Sugar Cane Mojito adds a sugar cane slice for nibbling -- so much tastier than a plastic swizzle.
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Mark Cinco de Mayo with a Viva Frida

Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away, mis amigos. And while everyone loves a good, old-fashioned margarita, you can upgrade this year to a Viva Frida. It's from the makers of Frida Kahlo Tequila Blanco, named for Mexico's most famous female artist and double-distilled in antique copper stills.
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Save the rain forest, sip by sip

You've traded plastic for canvas, an SUV for a hybrid. Toast your earth-friendly efforts with a Global Warning cocktail, a sparkling, fruity concoction featuring VeeV, which claims to be the first ''all-natural'' alcoholic beverage. It's made from the acaí berry, prickly pear and acerola cherry, and the company says it donates $1 from every bottle sold to rain-forest preservation through the Sustainable Acaí Project.
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Packaged mojito has a fresh taste

The mojito, that seductive rum mint julep from Cuba, has taken over the cocktail scene (though technically, it's a highball, not a cocktail). So it was only a matter of time before those wily folk at Bacardi would come out with a pre-mixed version: the Bacardi Classic Cocktail Mojito.
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At Bacardi B-Live, chords and cocktails

Saturday's Bacardi B-Live concert at Miami's Bayfront Park is sold out, but that doesn't mean you can't experience the Bacardi Avenue of Cocktails. Here are three do-it-yourself recipes from the rum company: