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Miami’s Best Bars for Winter

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In most places, winter means hiding indoors. Not in Miami. Down in South Florida, winter is the perfect time of year to hang out on the pool deck. With an average high of 74°F, clear blue skies, and tropical waters, Miami is practically daring you to find the bar with the best view. There’s too much competition to choose just one, so you’ll have to try them all to decide which is the best bar for your winter escape.

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Seaspice

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If you want an outstanding view of the Miami River, Seaspice is the place to be. With its decadent menu, airy patio, and cool lounge, this luxurious hot spot will have you convinced you’ve seen a celebrity. (No, that’s just a mirror.) Order a handcrafted cocktail, like a Ginger Passion, a mix of Grey Goose, ginger liqueur, passion fruit puree, and cranberry. Pair that with hamachi crudo or splurge on some caviar to nosh as you watch the yachts cruise by.

Kiki on the River

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Also located on the bank of the Miami River, the aptly named KIKI on the River offers nautical views and a spread of fresh Greek and Mediterranean cuisine that includes salads, seafood, and steak as well as classic Greek dishes like meatballs or pita. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere is vintage-inspired and coastal with bookish touches. This unique setting may not seem wintry, but that’s kind of the point. Forget about scraping ice off your windshield back home and order a drink as distinctive as the setting, such as the restaurant’s special Grey Goose KIKI Kiss, which is made of Grey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, white grape juice, and a torched rosemary twig. Opa!

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Vista Restaurant

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Leave the riverside for Miami’s newest hip dining scene, Upper Buena Vista. Just north of stylish Wynwood and the Design District, UBV is home to a number of trendy restaurants, including Vista. The word vista means “view” in Italian, and from Vista’s rooftop bar, you’ll certainly have a tropical one. Match that vision of palm trees and lights with a bubbly, sweet cocktail like Spring Bubbles. This drink blends the complex flavors of St-Germain and basil with strawberry, lemon, prosecco, and, of course, some smooth Grey Goose Vodka. Spring Bubbles pairs well with the night air, but you can order a meal too. Try some duck tagliatelle or chef-inspired ravioli to experience Vista’s modern takes on Italian classics.

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Sit in the sunny foliage of this artsy rooftop bar and restaurant nine stories above Miami Beach and you’ll catch a glimpse of the high life. There’s no snow to speak of at Juvia, but you can still get some cold drinks. Any of Juvia’s specialty cocktails will quench your thirst and turn up the flavor on the restaurant’s delectable Asian fusion dishes. Sip on a classic screwdriver, especially if you’ve found yourself at Juvia early on a weekend morning to partake in one of Miami’s best rooftop brunches. At night, order the Dunkin’ Bag, a cocktail modeled after the juice pouch of your childhood. It’s made with Grey Goose La Poire, St-Germain, grapefruit juice, and lime.

Nobu Miami

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Most people go to Nobu for its world-class Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. The name of the restaurant’s head chef alone — that’s chef Nobu Matsuhisa — is enough to make any foodie’s stomach growl. The choicest tables also have a view of the Nobu Hotel’s swanky pool deck. Even in December, it’s still hot in Miami. Cool off with a selection of the best sushi you’ve ever eaten or indulge in a wagyu steak. A bright, citrusy cocktail brings out umami flavors best, so try a Wild Orchid, made with Grey Goose Vodka, black orchid tea, elderflower lemonade, blackberries, and lemon.

Cecconi's Miami

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No need to take a trip to Venice to attend a fashionable Italian garden festa. Bring your whole family to Cecconi’s at Soho House, where you can enjoy the open-air ambiance of Italy’s Adriatic shore, but on a Florida budget. Order fresh pasta or a pizza to share, and try one of the very Italian house tonics, such as the Eastern Standard, an energizing blend of Grey Goose, lime, sugar, cucumber, and mint — truly a spa in a glass.

The Lido Bayside Grill

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Poolside at Miami’s sophisticated the Standard Spa, you’ll find an island getaway of coastal, health-conscious cuisine to keep the feel-good vibes of the spa going through dinner. The Lido’s menu focuses on organic, fresh ingredients. You won’t find any science project food here, only wholesome dishes like raw pad Thai and grilled prawns with mango nage and kimchi. Add one of the popular Grey Goose mules to your order, and the zesty taste of ginger will leave you feeling refreshed.

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Watr at the 1 Rooftop

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With the multitude of dining choices at 1 Hotel South Beach, it can be hard to choose just one. But if you’ve come for the view, none of the others will beat Water at the Rooftop and its spectacular view of South Beach. At Watr, you can lounge by the hotel’s pristine rooftop pool and satisfy your cravings with seafood dishes influenced by the palates of Japan and Peru. Go East and West with a combination of starters like sushi and corvina ceviche. Dig into a juicy wagyu beef burger for the main course, and pair that with a Vodka Smash cocktail, a bright elixir of Grey Goose Vodka, grapefruit liqueur, basil, club soda, and lemon, the perfect match for the briny flavors of the sea. 

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Mondrian Caffé

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Behind the Mondrian South Beach Hotel, you can tuck into a tropical feast at the Mondrian Caffé. The restaurant’s views of Biscayne Bay create moments to remember, but it’s the menu that’ll have you coming back for more. Inspiration from Hawaii and Japan means sushi dishes appear alongside barbeque, and at the cafe’s Sunday brunch, you can match a cheesy, molten omelet with bottomless Grey Goose Bloody Marys. How’s that for paradise?

La Côte

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The last stop is at the French Riviera, South Beach-style, of course. Kick back beachside under the chic, white umbrellas at the Fontainebleau Hotel and sample Florida-fresh seafood, like oysters on the half shell, roasted mahi-mahi, and local snapper. A pitcher of Raspberry Collins, with Grey Goose, muddled raspberries, and ginger beer, will bring the meal together. Sip this sweet and tangy cocktail while gazing out on Miami’s gorgeous turquoise waters.

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Seaspice

If you want an outstanding view of the Miami River, Seaspice is the place to be. With its decadent menu, airy patio, and cool lounge, this luxurious hot spot will have you convinced you’ve seen a celebrity. (No, that’s just a mirror.) Order a handcrafted cocktail, like a Ginger Passion, a mix of Grey Goose, ginger liqueur, passion fruit puree, and cranberry. Pair that with hamachi crudo or splurge on some caviar to nosh as you watch the yachts cruise by.

Kiki on the River

Also located on the bank of the Miami River, the aptly named KIKI on the River offers nautical views and a spread of fresh Greek and Mediterranean cuisine that includes salads, seafood, and steak as well as classic Greek dishes like meatballs or pita. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere is vintage-inspired and coastal with bookish touches. This unique setting may not seem wintry, but that’s kind of the point. Forget about scraping ice off your windshield back home and order a drink as distinctive as the setting, such as the restaurant’s special Grey Goose KIKI Kiss, which is made of Grey Goose Vodka, Cointreau, white grape juice, and a torched rosemary twig. Opa!

Paul Stoppi

Vista Restaurant

Leave the riverside for Miami’s newest hip dining scene, Upper Buena Vista. Just north of stylish Wynwood and the Design District, UBV is home to a number of trendy restaurants, including Vista. The word vista means “view” in Italian, and from Vista’s rooftop bar, you’ll certainly have a tropical one. Match that vision of palm trees and lights with a bubbly, sweet cocktail like Spring Bubbles. This drink blends the complex flavors of St-Germain and basil with strawberry, lemon, prosecco, and, of course, some smooth Grey Goose Vodka. Spring Bubbles pairs well with the night air, but you can order a meal too. Try some duck tagliatelle or chef-inspired ravioli to experience Vista’s modern takes on Italian classics.

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Juvia

Sit in the sunny foliage of this artsy rooftop bar and restaurant nine stories above Miami Beach and you’ll catch a glimpse of the high life. There’s no snow to speak of at Juvia, but you can still get some cold drinks. Any of Juvia’s specialty cocktails will quench your thirst and turn up the flavor on the restaurant’s delectable Asian fusion dishes. Sip on a classic screwdriver, especially if you’ve found yourself at Juvia early on a weekend morning to partake in one of Miami’s best rooftop brunches. At night, order the Dunkin’ Bag, a cocktail modeled after the juice pouch of your childhood. It’s made with Grey Goose La Poire, St-Germain, grapefruit juice, and lime.

Nobu Miami

Most people go to Nobu for its world-class Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine. The name of the restaurant’s head chef alone — that’s chef Nobu Matsuhisa — is enough to make any foodie’s stomach growl. The choicest tables also have a view of the Nobu Hotel’s swanky pool deck. Even in December, it’s still hot in Miami. Cool off with a selection of the best sushi you’ve ever eaten or indulge in a wagyu steak. A bright, citrusy cocktail brings out umami flavors best, so try a Wild Orchid, made with Grey Goose Vodka, black orchid tea, elderflower lemonade, blackberries, and lemon.

Cecconi's Miami

No need to take a trip to Venice to attend a fashionable Italian garden festa. Bring your whole family to Cecconi’s at Soho House, where you can enjoy the open-air ambiance of Italy’s Adriatic shore, but on a Florida budget. Order fresh pasta or a pizza to share, and try one of the very Italian house tonics, such as the Eastern Standard, an energizing blend of Grey Goose, lime, sugar, cucumber, and mint — truly a spa in a glass.

The Lido Bayside Grill

Poolside at Miami’s sophisticated the Standard Spa, you’ll find an island getaway of coastal, health-conscious cuisine to keep the feel-good vibes of the spa going through dinner. The Lido’s menu focuses on organic, fresh ingredients. You won’t find any science project food here, only wholesome dishes like raw pad Thai and grilled prawns with mango nage and kimchi. Add one of the popular Grey Goose mules to your order, and the zesty taste of ginger will leave you feeling refreshed.

Courtesy of the Standard Spa, Miami Beach

Watr at the 1 Rooftop

With the multitude of dining choices at 1 Hotel South Beach, it can be hard to choose just one. But if you’ve come for the view, none of the others will beat Water at the Rooftop and its spectacular view of South Beach. At Watr, you can lounge by the hotel’s pristine rooftop pool and satisfy your cravings with seafood dishes influenced by the palates of Japan and Peru. Go East and West with a combination of starters like sushi and corvina ceviche. Dig into a juicy wagyu beef burger for the main course, and pair that with a Vodka Smash cocktail, a bright elixir of Grey Goose Vodka, grapefruit liqueur, basil, club soda, and lemon, the perfect match for the briny flavors of the sea. 

1 Hotel South Beach

Mondrian Caffé

Behind the Mondrian South Beach Hotel, you can tuck into a tropical feast at the Mondrian Caffé. The restaurant’s views of Biscayne Bay create moments to remember, but it’s the menu that’ll have you coming back for more. Inspiration from Hawaii and Japan means sushi dishes appear alongside barbeque, and at the cafe’s Sunday brunch, you can match a cheesy, molten omelet with bottomless Grey Goose Bloody Marys. How’s that for paradise?

La Côte

The last stop is at the French Riviera, South Beach-style, of course. Kick back beachside under the chic, white umbrellas at the Fontainebleau Hotel and sample Florida-fresh seafood, like oysters on the half shell, roasted mahi-mahi, and local snapper. A pitcher of Raspberry Collins, with Grey Goose, muddled raspberries, and ginger beer, will bring the meal together. Sip this sweet and tangy cocktail while gazing out on Miami’s gorgeous turquoise waters.

Courtesy of Fontainebleau Miami Beach

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