Miami / South Florida, FL
For Cocktails in Miami / South Florida, the local food press points to Sunny’s Steakhouse, ViceVersa Miami, and Over Under. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
Sunny’s Steakhouse · Little River
Sunny's doubles as a serious cocktail bar for guests who can find space on the patio or arrive early for the indoor bar. The cited guide highlights cold martinis with a dedicated menu section and the cucumber-driven Green Ghoul, both suited to the Little River courtyard.
ViceVersa Miami · Downtown
ViceVersa comes from bartender Valentino Longo and earned national recognition as a 2025 James Beard Award finalist. The cited guide presents the Downtown room as a serious cocktail destination, with the beverage program carrying the identity rather than serving as an afterthought to the Italian food.
Over Under · Downtown
Over Under combines the energy of a downtown dive with a carefully run cocktail bar and a full kitchen. The cited guide calls out an oyster-shell-infused martini and balanced drinks that are properly stirred or shaken. Weeknights offer a calmer view of the bar's technique.
Bar Kaiju · Little River
Kaiju builds an anime and monster-film theme around a serious cocktail program. The current guide highlights a weekly milk punch and the Kappa, made with shiso, cardamom, cucumber, toasted-rice syrup, and gin. The menu's playful presentation is grounded by specific herbs, spice, and careful technique.
Cafe La Trova · Little Havana
Cafe La Trova centers the Cuban cantinero tradition in a room animated by live music. The current cocktail guide points to its rigorously classic daiquiri, making the bar useful for understanding the drink before exploring newer variations. The atmosphere is lively, but the bartending remains precise and historically grounded.
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