"Creative Cocktails at the Broken Shaker What was once a pop-up bar, The Broken Shaker is now a permanent fixture at the Freehand Miami. The James Beard Award-nominated bar is located in the high-end hostel on South Beach serving up a selection of handcrafted cocktails. The bar itself is a tiny room by the pool with a 1950s Havana look. You can grab your cocktail—made with elixirs, syrups and infusions using herbs and spices from the onsite garden—and drink it in the bar, or head outside to the pool and nestle into one of the lounge chairs. Away from the hustle and bustle of South Beach, The Broken Shaker offers a more intimate setting than the lavish pools at high-end hotels in the area."

"Meet a Wine Fairy Cibo Wine Bar is a contemporary take on an Italian winery, and presents3,500bottles of premium wines in a dramatic two-story wine room. The bar is located in South Beach’s South of Fifth area, and there is a second location in Coral Gables. Alongside selections from Tuscany and Piedmont, lesser-knownvintagesfrom Sicily, Umbria, Sardinia, Puglia, and many other provinces are available. Cibo is known for its “wine fairies,” who fly aroundthe racks to select your bottle of choice."

"A 1980s Night Out If you want to travel back to the 1980s à la Stranger Things but still be able to order a drink,Ricky’s South Beach is the place to go. With air hockey, board games, and arcade gameslike the Terminator and Dance Dance Revolution, you can relive the unplugged past, or relive college days at thebeer pong tables. The impressive whiskey collection is very adult, however, and bands and comedians perform on the large stage. Ricky’s also serves the no-frills bar food of your dreams: waffle mac ’n’ cheese, Korean frog’s legs, stacked chicken nachos, and funnel cakes."

"A Traditional Irish Pub with Miami Flair The super-trendy Mary Brickell Village is home to a variety of bars, restaurants, boutiques, and night clubs. Fado Irish Pub is one of its residents. Here you'll find traditional decor, a variety of craft and imported draft beers, and a menu of Irish staples like fish-and-chips and savory pies. The pub is located on the second floor, with an expansive patio that overlooks bustling Miami Avenue. At night, the dance floor lights up and the vibe goes from Ireland to classic Miami with dancing and drink specials."

"Visit a German-Style Beer Garden The Butcher Shop in Wynwood is a concept that blends retail, restaurant, and biergarten into a top-notchvenue selling and serving quality meats, sausages, and burgers. They have the best craft beer selection in Miami, with 15 permanent taps, a rotating draft lift, and varying styles from IPA to saison to hefeweizen. Bar snacks range from German pretzels to Mongolian duck wings. This is a chance to enjoy a night out trying something new in a relaxed spot."

"The Everglades' Only Winery and Brewery The Florida Everglades is certainly one of the most unusual places to find a winery and brewery, but Schnebly Redland's Winery excels in both arenas in what some would call "the middle of nowhere." Guests are greeted by a stunning wine bar ahead, a beer bar to the right and a counter on the left that sells cheeses and snacks. You can also buy any of the selections you've imbibed, either bottles of wine or growlers of beer. The wines are unique, made from local fresh fruits like mango, guava and lychee and made on premises. Schnebly's beers, brewed for Miami Brewing Company, are equally exotic, with brews like the Big Rod Coconut Ale or the Shark Attack Mango Wheat Ale. Tastings start at $7 and go up if you want to keep the glass. Tours of the facilities are available on weekends."

"European Spa Cocktails and Healthy Menus The Local House restaurant, located within the boutique Sense Beach House hotel in Miami Beach is a romantic, Hampton-inspired restaurant, serving Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant’s Specialty Drink program has been recognized for its innovative use of caviar and oysters in martinis, fruit garnishes, and a mason jar. Be sure to try the world-famous spicy Bloody Mary, a weekend brunch favorite which accompanies The Local House’s now-famous $16 Bottomless Mimosas."

"South Beach Secret Hot Spot When you first show up at Bodega, you could easily mistake it for a popular neighborhood taqueria. Between the Airstream trailer serving tacos and the picnic tables, it looks like a low-key spot. It is that, but as you see the Ubers full of models and clubgoers arriving and disappearing into the small taco joint, you get a sense there might be something more going on. Look around for a guy with an earpiece at the back of the room and tell him your friend sent you, and you might just get directed to a back door that looks like an entrance to a Porta Potti. Pass through here and you’ll enter a graffiti-filled men’s washroom. It’s only after passing through yet another door that you will enter one of South Beach’s hot hidden nightclubs. The mixologists have an extensive menu that relies heavily on “illegal” mezcal, and the DJ keeps the room pumping all through the night. It caters to a friendly, slightly older crowd and makes for a good introduction to the South Beach scene minus the cover charge and lineups that you’ll find at clubs closer to the beach. By David Brodie"

"Lounge in the Living Room The Living Room within the W Hotel is always swarming the beautiful people before a night out in Miami . The menu prides itself on quality ingredients and freshness, incorporating a variety of infusions, molecular mixology and other special techniques to create liquified versions of art. Bartender Scott Beattie creates the specialty menu that includes the Mango Ginger Mojito, Blueberry Acai Martini, Local Manhattan, Papaya Daiquiri and Secret Martini."

"Caribbean Cocktails at Baru Urbano For a little Latin flair and a fun night out, head to Baru Urbano in Mary Brickell Village. The stand-alone buildings reflect a lodge vibe, but it's chock-full of Latin influences. Be sure to try some of the tequila-based cocktails and the cheese-filled tortillas. There's daily happy hour and an eclectic music selection."

"Italian Mixology in Miami Within Miami 's most famed Fontainebleau Hotel is an gastronomic superpower, but it's the mixology by bartender Hector Aceveda that really sets the eatery apart. Try some of the innovative cocktails using food products and specialty preparation. A great alternative to the pool bars and nightclubs."

"The French Martini I'm not a fan of vodka so I chose Barton G's French Martini complete with a Chambord popsicle. At $32 a pop, it's not something I'd recommend for anything more than the experience. While I did enjoy the drink and it's coolness (who doesn't want to try a sub-zero frozen alcohol drink?) I wasn't willing to buy a second one. I'm a rum drinker after all and even though they are able to freeze alcohol, I like to drink mine just a tad quicker. The method does keep you from drinking too quickly which is probably a good thing. Too many drinks and I might have spent more money on the frivolous presentations. By christina p"

"Brewing Up Something Special Thecraft beer scene is here inSouth Floridawith the opening of the Miami Brewing Company—the region’s first craft brewery—at Schnebly Redland’s Winery in Homestead. The family-owned operation uses the tropical fruits and flavors of South Florida to make flavorful flagship and seasonal beers, including Big Rod Coconut Blonde Ale, Miami Vice IPA, andLittle Havana Cafe con LecheMilk Stout.Stop in at the brewery for a craft beer tasting or pick up a to-go growler."

"Eat and Drink in a Hip House There’s nothing quite like27 Restaurant & Bar at the Freehand hostel in Mid-Beach.The Freehand stands out among five-star luxury hotels as the best spot in town to chill by the pool with a craft cocktail from the house bar, the Broken Shaker. And the restaurant is just as much of a mold breaker. No glitz or glam here—rather, this historic two-story house, built by famed architect Russell Pancoast in the 1930s, has a homey feel and low-key vibe, with a mix of old tiles and wood and hipstery prints and patterns. The phenomenal menu melds Middle Eastern and Asian flavors with American and European dishes, such as yogurt-tahini kale and Florida middleneck clams with miso and lemongrass, and at the bar, it’s easy to indulge incitrus cocktails, strong takes on old favorites, and inventivedrinkswithspecialty reductions."

"Miami: It's All About the Music The Electric Pickle is a boutique entertainment and music venue located in downtown Miami 's Design District/Wynwood area. This area is the most popular location for those wanting to escape the velvet rope of South Beach. The beats pump inside the diverse bar filled with crowds from every Miami background. The Pickle was named #8 Bar that Rocks by Rolling Stone. If you like to dance, this is the place. Celebrity DJ's take the stage from time to time and there are always specials on drinks. Step away from your regular rum and coke to try one of The Pickle's specialty drinks, they are full of flavor and fresh ingredients."

"A European hotel brand imported to the US by Marriott International, the AC Hotel Miami Beach is found inside a newly built glass tower where rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop swimming pool overlooks the beach across the street. While the concept is limited service, they’ve created a rather inspired hotel lounge dubbed Gin & Collins with an emphasis on (you guessed it!) gin and tonics, European wines and vermouth cocktails paired with small bites like local smoked fish dip, roasted shrimp and crispy kale chips."

"The Only Place to Drink Espresso in Miami Panther Coffee, in the ultra-cool Wynwood Art District and two other Miami locations, makes all drinks and brews to order, specializing in cortaditos , espressos, and roasting their own beans.It’s a hip spot withaPacific Northwest vibe matched witha nod to the bike culture in South Florida. Local artists, musicians, writers, and other Miami residents flock to their happy hours, poetry readings, and music events."

"Roll Up for Some Entertainment The Fillmore Miami Beach, located on famous Washington Avenue, opened in 1950 and was the home of The Jackie Gleason Show in the 1960s. It’s now one ofSouth Beach’s top live music and entertainment venues where you can catchJohn Legend, Janelle Monae, the Alabama Shakes, and many other stars, as wellas world-class comedians and Latin musicians. The theater is small and intimate, perfect for watching some of your favorite artists up close."