Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileMiniBar Miami
Miami Beach, FL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
MiniBar Miami's cocktail program is the draw: a 15-item menu of creative drinks, from the Mini Mule with Chinola passion fruit syrup to the Bungalow 8 with Hendrick's and coconut water. Prices run $17-$20, with a daily happy hour dropping cocktails to $10. Wine, beer, and mocktails round out the list. Customers praise the craft quality and variety.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Living Room, a Don Fulano Reposado cocktail with chocolate bitters. For a gin drink, the Bungalow 8 is a refreshing cucumber-mint number. If you're feeling indulgent, the Make It A Mini delivers 50 ml of Don Julio 1942. Happy hour offers $10 rotating cocktails and $8 wine.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for a creative, well-priced list. Happy hour seekers will appreciate the $10 specials. Groups can find something for everyone with wine, beer, and mocktails available.
- When should I go?
- It's a good time to sample multiple drinks without breaking the bank.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $17 to $20. Happy hour cocktails are $10. Wine by the glass is $12-$28, beer $8-$12. A night out with two cocktails and a snack could easily run $40-$50 per person.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu leans into Miami nostalgia with names like Midnight at The Forge and The Dave Grutman Experience. The use of premium spirits like Don Fulano and Zacapa 23 elevates the program. The daily happy hour is a standout value.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A 15-cocktail menu with creative ingredients and premium spirits. Highlights include the Mini Mule, Living Room, Bungalow 8, and Midnight at The Forge.
Menu strengths
- — Creative cocktail list with a range of spirits
- — Daily happy hour with $10 cocktails; Positive customer feedback on craft quality
Standout selections
- — Living Room: Don Fulano Reposado, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Angostura, Simple Syrup ($18)
- — Bungalow 8: Hendrick's Gin, Cucumber, Lime, Mint, Coconut Water ($19)
- — Midnight at The Forge: Sazerac Rye, Romana Amaro, Select Aperitivo, Lemon ($20)
Pricing: Cocktails $17-$20; happy hour $10
Wine
A diverse wine list covering reds, whites, rosés, and bubbles from Chile, California, France, and beyond. Glass and bottle options available, with a solid happy hour deal.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of wine regions and styles; Glass and bottle options
Standout selections
- — Frank Family Pinot Noir, Napa Valley ($18 glass)
- — Whispering Angel Rosé, Provence ($16 glass)
- — Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut, Champagne ($28 glass)
Pricing: Wine by the glass $12-$28; bottles $36-$155; happy hour $8
Beer
A modest beer list with domestic and imported options, including Corona Extra, Guinness, and Żywiec Porter. Happy hour pricing is a highlight.
Menu strengths
- — Includes imported options like Żywiec Porter; Happy hour beer special
Standout selections
- — Żywiec Porter (9.5% ABV) - $12
Pricing: Beers $8-$12; happy hour $6
Nonalcoholic
Several mocktails with tropical flavors, plus ginger beer and non-alcoholic beer. A reasonable selection for designated drivers or non-drinkers.
Standout selections
- — Collins Sunrise: Tonic, Lime, Red Bull Red Edition ($14)
- — Deauville Cooler: Tonic, Guava Syrup, Lime, Mint, Club Soda
Pricing: Mocktails $14; ginger beer $5
Spirits
Premium spirits like Don Julio 1942 and Zacapa 23 are featured in cocktails and shots. No dedicated spirits list, but the selection is broad across categories.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirit offerings; Wide range of spirits used in cocktails
Standout selections
- — Make It A Mini: 50 ml Don Julio 1942 ($32)
- — Bison Bash: Zubrowka Vodka, Apple Juice, Cinnamon ($10 shot)
Pricing: Featured shots $10-$18; Make It A Mini $32
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, so pairing suggestions are limited. The cocktails' bold flavors could stand up to bar snacks or light bites, but specifics are unverified.
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