Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileNubé Rooftop
Fort Lauderdale, FL · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Nubé Rooftop's cocktail program leans on technique: a milk-washed rum colada, a demerara-smoked tequila number, and a cucumber-jalapeño tequila signature with sea salt air foam. The wine list runs from a $14 Pinot Grigio to a $425 Quintessa. The rooftop's 26th-floor ocean views frame the drinks, but the beverages hold their own.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoke Cloud, a Patrón Reposado and toasted coconut cocktail finished with demerara smoke. The Crystal Clear Colada, milk-washed with Plantation Pineapple Rum and Ron Zacapa, is a clarified twist on the classic. The house Nubé, with 21Seeds cucumber-jalapeño tequila and watermelon, is the signature.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate technical flourishes like milk-washing and smoke will find plenty to explore. Wine drinkers seeking premium Napa and Burgundy pours have a deep list. The zero-proof Seaside offers a non-alcoholic option with real complexity.
- When should I go?
- The rooftop's ocean views make sunset a natural draw.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $15 to $20, with the Smoke Cloud at $18 and the Crystal Clear Colada at $20. Wine by the glass starts at $14; bottles range from $52 to $425, with many premium selections above $100.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 26th-floor rooftop bar over the beach, the program's signature is the Nubé cocktail, built on cucumber-jalapeño infused tequila and a sea salt air foam. The Crystal Clear Colada shows a milk-washing technique rarely seen at this level. The Smoke Cloud's demerara smoke treatment adds theatrical flair.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Craft cocktails with sky-and-sea inspiration, featuring techniques like milk-washing and smoke treatment. The house Nubé and the popular Smoke Cloud anchor a creative list.
Menu strengths
- — Creative use of technique: milk-washed colada, demerara smoke, and sea salt air foam.
- — Signature Nubé cocktail with cucumber-jalapeño tequila and watermelon is distinctive.
- — Positive guest feedback on craft cocktails, particularly the Smoke Cloud.
Standout selections
- — Smoke Cloud: Patrón Reposado, toasted coconut, demerara smoke treatment, $18.
- — Crystal Clear Colada: milk-washed with Plantation Pineapple Rum and Ron Zacapa, $20.
- — Nubé: 21Seeds cucumber-jalapeño tequila, Grand Marnier, watermelon, sea salt air foam.
Pricing: Cocktails range from $15 to $20, with the Smoke Cloud at $18 and the Crystal Clear Colada at $20.
Wine
A broad list spanning Italy, France, Spain, and California, with glass pours and premium bottles. Includes well-known names like Caymus and Quintessa.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive regional range from Pinot Grigio to Priorat.
- — Premium Napa and Burgundy selections, including Far Niente and Groth.
Standout selections
- — Whispering Angel Rosé, Provence, $17 glass / $62 bottle.
- — Quintessa Cabernet Blend, Rutherford, $425 bottle.
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, $210 bottle.
Pricing: Wine by the glass from $14 to $22; bottles from $52 to $425, including premium selections.
Nonalcoholic
One zero-proof cocktail, the Seaside, mirrors the house style with Ritual Tequila Alternative, watermelon, and sea salt air foam.
Menu strengths
- — A complex non-alcoholic option, not just a soda.
- — Shares the signature sea salt air foam with the alcoholic Nubé.
Standout selections
- — Seaside: Ritual Tequila Alternative, pressed watermelon, lemon, lime, agave, sea salt air foam.
Pricing: No price listed for the Seaside.
Spirits
Uses a variety of premium spirits across the cocktail menu.; Includes craft labels like High West Rye and 21Seeds tequila.; 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Infused Blanco Tequila, featured in the Nubé.
Menu strengths
- — Uses a variety of premium spirits across the cocktail menu.
- — Includes craft labels like High West Rye and 21Seeds tequila.
Standout selections
- — 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Infused Blanco Tequila, featured in the Nubé.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
Coastal and creative cocktails suggest pairing with seafood or light bites; the Smoke Cloud's smoky notes might stand up to grilled dishes. The wine list's range supports from crisp whites to bold reds, but no food pairing specifics are documented.
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