South Beach is the city of Miami Beach’s seductive neighborhood, or, rather, playground. Wedged between the tranquil Biscayne Bay and the restless Atlantic Ocean, South Beach – aka SoBe – famously attracts celebrities and tourists to its gorgeous beaches, sexy nightclubs, first-class restaurants, upscale boutiques, and glamorous hotels.
As Miami Beach has grown, new emerging neighborhoods have carved out their own unique identities, such as South of Fifth (aka SoFi), Middle Beach and Sunset Harbour. This guide highlights the best South Beach drinking spots, and their cocktails, located between 5th Street and 23rd Street. Enjoy!
Commonwealth Miami
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Commonwealth Miami is a new whiskey bar and craft kitchen, already popular with the locals, in the middle of South Beach’s raging nightclub scene.
Perfectly Pear’d
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Ingredients: Old Forester bourbon, pear simple syrup, and pear slice garnish.
1216 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, 786-773-1813, www.commonwealthmiami.com, @commonwealthmiami
Blues Bar
Photo Courtesy of National Hotel
Offering hand-crafted cocktails and tapas, the Blues Bar evokes a throwback vibe from 1940s Miami.
Basil Champagne Mojito
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Ingredients: Rum, muddled basil, instead of mint, and a splash of champagne.
1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL (at the National Hotel), 305-423-7211, nationalhotel.com/blues, @NationalHotel
Regent Cocktail Club
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The cosmopolitan bar, at the Gale South Beach hotel, serves up drinks, live jazz, and cigars.
Regent Punch
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Ingredients: Arrack, cognac, Jamaican rum, curacao, fresh lemon juice, orange simple syrup, and green tea. Topped with champagne, and garnished with a slice each of orange and lemon.
1690 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 786-975-2555, ldvhospitality.com/brands/the-regent-cocktail-club, @theregentCC
Hyde South Beach
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Located at the SLS hotel, Hyde Beach is a luxe indoor/outdoor lounge next to the pool, offering crudo by José Andrés and festive cocktails.
Cucumber Watermelon Amigo
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Ingredients: Casamigos tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, fresh watermelon juice, and fresh cucumber juice.
1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL (at the SLS Hotel), 305-674-1701, sbe.com/nightlife/locations/hyde-beach, @hydebeachmiami
The Cape
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Located on the expansive rooftop of Townhouse hotel, The Cape has a beach bungalow inspired décor and panoramic views of South Beach, and serves craft cocktails and rare beers.
Pancho and Lefty
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Ingredients: Jalapeno Tequila, jicama juice, avocado agave, and lime juice.
150 20th St, Miami Beach, FL (at the Townhouse Hotel), 305-534-3800, sbe.com/nightlife/locations/the-cape. @thecapemiami
Sweet Liberty
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Conceived and operated by award-winning bartender John Lermayer and Dan Binkiewicz along with restaurateur David Martinez, Sweet Liberty offers world-class cocktails and creative American food alongside the Bass Art Museum on Collins Park.
Collins Park Sour
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Ingredients: Gin, Crème de peche, Lemon, 2 drops of Orange Blossom, and topped with Egg White. Garnish with Matcha.
237 20th Street #B, Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305-763-8217, mysweetliberty.com, @mysweetliberty
Living Room Bar
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Although located in the W South Beach, Living Room Bar is not your average lobby, but a relaxing spot to enjoy cocktails and prime people watching.
Rum With Me
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Ingredients: Aged dark rum, fresh lime juice, coconut crème, pineapple, basil, and granulated brown sugar.
2201 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL (at the W South Beach), 305-938-3000, facebook.com/livingroomwsobe, @livingroomwsobe
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