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June 28, 2023

Guide to Florida's Best Summer Cocktails: Miami-Dade

Can you feel that sizzling summer heat just around the corner? Whether you’re a fan of the season or not, there’s one thing we can all unite behind when it comes to summer — cocktails! From classic concoctions to special house creations, there aren’t many better ways to cool off than with a cool, refreshing sip of an expertly crafted cocktail.

If you live in or plan to visit the Miami-Dade region, you’re in luck! In this blog, we’re focusing on where you can find the best summer cocktails in your area. Scroll down to find our picks! And if you have any questions about our Miami food and culture tours — the best way to explore Magic City’s diverse, ever-changing food scene and its very best neighborhoods — please just contact us.

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Live La Pina Loca at R House!

This summer at R House Wynwood, make sure to order the refreshing La Pina Loca ($100), a frozen pina colada served in a whole pineapple with sparklers, flamingo straws, tiki umbrellas, and five shots of your choice. This cocktail is presented to the table on a bamboo tray. Perfect for sharing, the La Pina Loca is available for only those “in the know” as this extravagant cocktail is a secret item that isn’t mentioned on R House’s menu. Offered during brunch, lunch, or dinner service, you can pre-order the Pina Loca on the R House website before your visit. 

R House is located at 2727 NW 2nd Avenue in Wynwood and is open Wednesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 4 PM to 12 AM, Saturday from 11:30 AM to 12 AM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.

While you’re in this buzzing neighborhood, why not check out some of our picks for the best things to do in Wynwood, Miami?

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Take Your Cocktail with a Touch of Class at The Setai Miami Beach

Add a little bit of spice to your summer with a Frozen Chili Passion Martini ($18) at The Setai Miami Beach. Available at Jaya and Ocean Grill, this twist on a classic features Chili & Ginger ALB Vodka, orange juice, passion fruit and rum purée, cranberry juice, and chili flakes. 

Jaya and Ocean Grill are both located at The Setai Miami Beach, 2001 Collins Avenue. Jaya is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and Sunday Jazz Brunch. Ocean Grill is open daily for lunch from 11 AM to 5 PM and for dinner from 6 PM to 11 PM. 

For dining reservations, please visit OpenTable or call (855) 923-7899.

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Embrace Latin Roots at Toro Toro

Sip and celebrate the start of summer at Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse Toro Toro with its new Summer Latin Lite Cocktails. Enjoy the meticulously crafted cocktails El Jardin, featuring Scottish gin, lime juice, cucumber juice, simple syrup, and mint; and Sol de Verano with white rum, lime juice, and honey syrup, topped with fresh mint leaves and raspberries. 

Toro Toro is located at 100 Chopin Plaza inside the InterContinental in Downtown Miami. Telephone (305) 372-4710 for reservations.

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Explore the Incredible Cocktail Menu at Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar

With a name like Negroni, you simply have to deliver outstanding cocktails; well, the good news is that Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar does exactly that! Needless to say, you can find an excellent Negroni on the cocktail menu. But just some of the other highlights include:

  • Deadpool Margarita
  • Affogato Martini
  • Cacao Old Fashioned
  • Malecon
  • Latino Mule

And this is only an introduction! Head to Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar at 3201 Buena Vista Blvd, Miami, FL 33127. It’s open Monday to Sunday from 12 PM to 1 AM. The kitchen is open until midnight.

As we near the end of our Miami Dade recommendations, be sure to check out our Guide to Florida's Best Summer Cocktails: Broward edition. Take your summer tasting experience even further up the coast!

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