Ask A South Florida Expert: Top Winter Cocktails In South Florida

Winter isn't dreary with these delicious cocktails. Local cocktail bars Repour Bar and The Regent Cocktail Club share some of their favorite winter cocktail recipes. They are the perfect fit for a winter party or just a night at home. They are sure to warm up this winter season!

Isaac Grillo

Repour Bar
1650 James Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 913-1000
www.repourbar.com

Located in the lobby of Albion Hotel, Repour Bar is a cocktail bar that offers hand-crafted cocktails that feature garden fresh herbs and a variety of seasonal ingredients. Be sure to "like" their Facebook page for updates on specials and happenings at the bar. Owner Isaac Grillo is the creative mind behind these two unique cocktails. The lighter version of the Coquito (below) makes it an easier drink to make, but still tasty and guaranteed to impress any house guest.

Coquito

• 3/4 oz. lemon juice
• 3/4 oz. cinnamon simple syrup
• 1.5 oz. coconut water
• 1.5 oz. Afrohead Premium Dark Aged Rum
• 1 egg white

Directions:

1. Shake all ingredients vigorously to incorporate egg white.
2. Top with grated nutmeg.

The Hot Tully

• 1 part Tullamore D.E.W. Original
• .5 parts simple syrup
• .5 parts fresh lemon juice
• 3 parts hot water

Directions:

1. Warm a mug with hot water, then discard and combine ingredients above.
2. Stir before serving.
3. Add fresh ginger for a bit of bite.
4. Another option is also to infuse the simple syrup with some festive flavors, like cinnamon and orange or apple and ginger.

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Julio Cabrera

Regent Cocktail Club
1690 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 975-2555
www.regentcocktailclub.com

Miami Beach's first classic cocktail bar, Regent Cocktail Club, is located inside the Gale South Beach. Its name pays homage to the historic space which was previously known as The Regent. Head over to their Facebook page for their latest events and specials. Julio Cabrera is the head bartender and managing partner of Regent Cocktail Club. He shares these two unique cocktail recipes that are among his favorite.

Milagro Paloma Negro

• 2 parts Milagro Silver
• 1 part fresh ruby grapefruit
• 3/4 part Agave Nectar
• 1/2 part fresh lime juice
• 1 capsule Activated Charcoal
• 3 parts top with club soda

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients and stir, except charcoal.
2. Garnish: Grapefruit peel & charcoal and kosher salt rim.

Hendrick's Winter Toe Tickler Punch

• 3 parts Hendrick's Gin
• 2 parts fresh lemon juice
• 2 parts simple syrup
• 4 parts cinnamon spiced tea
• 2 parts sparkling water
• Angostura bitters to taste

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients and stir.
2. Garnish: cucumber wheels and lemon wheels.