Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileThe Lounge at SLS Brickell
Miami, FL
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-06 · Based on current public sources
Menu evidence checked: 2026-08-02
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
The Lounge at SLS Brickell fields a thoughtful cocktail list at a uniform $20, with the SLS Gin & Tonic earning a $22 premium. The wine program spans sparkling, white, rosé, red, and fortified pours, plus pitcher sangrias. Saturday LUX Sessions bring live DJs, half-off champagne bottles, and $10 champagne cocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with the SLS Gin & Tonic: Scapegrace Black gin, London Essence tonic, green apple, lime, grapefruit, and tarragon. Alternatively, the Aire de Mar Margarita pairs blanco tequila with Combier orange and a topping of Aire de Mar.
- When should I go?
- Saturday LUX Sessions offer live DJs, half-off champagne bottles, and $10 champagne cocktails, making it a prime time for value on bubbles. Weekday happy hours also cut cocktail prices to $10.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $20 to $22, wines by the glass from $12 to $45, beers from $11 to $15, and sangria pitchers at $61 and $69. Happy hours drop specialty cocktails to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans on inventive builds: the Strawberry Mood combines reposado tequila, Gran Marnier, sweet vermouth, and Campari, while the Jasmine Wrote layers mezcal joven with spicy hibiscus-serrano. Saturday LUX Sessions pair DJs with half-off champagne bottles.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails show range: gin, tequila, rum, vodka, and mezcal. Prices are uniform at $20, with the SLS Gin & Tonic at $22. Happy hour reduces specialty cocktails to $10, and Saturday LUX Sessions add $10 champagne cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — The menu lists eight named signature cocktails with detailed ingredients, from the SLS Gin & Tonic to the Jasmine Wrote.
- — Weekday happy hours and Saturday LUX Sessions both offer $10 specialty cocktails, expanding access.
Standout selections
- — SLS Gin & Tonic: Scapegrace Black gin, London Essence tonic, green apple, lime, grapefruit, tarragon.
- — Aire de Mar Margarita: blanco tequila, Combier orange, lime, topped with Aire de Mar.
- — Jasmine Wrote: Codigo Blanco, mezcal joven, watermelon, lime, spicy hibiscus-serrano, tajin.
Pricing: $20–$22; $10 during happy hour
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, rosé, red, and fortified options by the glass, priced from $12 to $45. Sangria pitchers are available at $61 and $69. Saturday LUX Sessions halve champagne bottles.
Menu strengths
- — The list spans multiple styles, including sparkling, white, rosé, red, and fortified wines.
- — Wines by the glass range from $12 to $45, offering accessible to premium choices.
Standout selections
- — NV G.H. Mumm Rosé Champagne, France, $30 by the glass.
- — Sangría Roja Pitcher: bold, fruity red wine sangría with spiced wine, gin, brandy, and citrus, $61.
- — Sangría de Cava Pitcher: cava, gin, vermouth, seasonal fruit, and citrus, $69.
Pricing: By the glass $12–$45; sangria pitchers $61–$69
Beer
Beer selection includes local Florida options and international imports, priced between $11 and $15. The list is serviceable but not a focus compared to cocktails and wine.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local and Florida brews, such as Wynwood Brewing and Barrel of Monks.
- — International labels like Stella Artois, Aguila, and Monopolio broaden the range.
Standout selections
- — Wynwood Brewing 'La Rubia' Blonde Ale, $11.; Barrel of Monks Brewing 'Waypoint' IPA, Boca Raton, $11.
- — Estrella Inedit, crafted by Ferran Adrià, Spain, $15.
Pricing: $11–$15
Nonalcoholic
Two nonalcoholic drinks are listed: the Almost Coconut Mojito and the Flamingo Flight. The mojito is priced at $14; the flight has no listed price. The category is present but limited.
Menu strengths
- — Provides nonalcoholic options beyond soda, with the Almost Coconut Mojito at $14.
- — The Flamingo Flight offers a guava, vanilla, and citrus combination.
Standout selections
- — Almost Coconut Mojito: coconut, lime, mint, club soda, $14.
Pricing: $14 for Almost Coconut Mojito
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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