Christmas cocktails in Miami: Where to sip the season in style

Christmas Cocktails in Miami: Where to Sip the Season in Style 🎄🍸

Miami does the holidays differently. Think palm trees dressed in lights, waterfront sunsets instead of snow, and cocktails that blend festive warmth with tropical flair. This season, some of the city’s most beloved restaurants and bars are rolling out limited-edition Christmas cocktails that capture the spirit of the holidays—Miami style.

From elegant waterfront spritzes to nostalgic dessert cocktails and pop-culture–inspired creations, here’s where to toast the season right now.

🎅 Santa’s Spritz at Amara at Paraiso

Spend the holidays in paradise with a festive sip at Amara at Paraiso, the iconic waterfront destination by James Beard Award–winning chef Michael Schwartz. The Santa’s Spritz ($18) is a holiday showstopper designed to sparkle as much as Biscayne Bay at golden hour.

Crafted with vodka, cranberry, warm spices, vanilla, lime, Fever-Tree soda, and a splash of sparkling wine, this seasonal spritz strikes the perfect balance between tart, aromatic, and lightly indulgent. Refreshing enough for daytime sipping and festive enough for an evening toast, it’s pure holiday cheer in a glass—best enjoyed bayside.

📍 3101 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137
🔗 amaraatparaiso.com

❄️ White Christmas at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

For a stylish pause between holiday shopping stops in the Design District, Michael’s Genuine delivers a cocktail that feels both cozy and unmistakably Miami. The White Christmas ($18) is lush, silky, and gently spiced—like a tropical holiday wrapped in elegance.

Made with vodka, toasted coconut milk, coffee liqueur, and seasonal spices, the drink offers warm nutty creaminess balanced by a clean, crisp finish. Subtle espresso and caramel notes add depth, while the lingering toasted-coconut aroma brings a comforting sense of nostalgia. Available for lunch, dinner, or anytime in between, it’s holiday indulgence done right.

📍 130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
🔗 michaelsgenuine.com

🎄 Holiday Cocktails by @ChatChowTV at DC Pie Co. & Dom’s Cocktail Bar

This holiday season, Brooklyn-style pizzeria DC Pie Co. and its cocktail-driven sidekick Dom’s are serving up festive cheer with an exclusive cocktail menu crafted by Havana Club Rum Ambassador and Miami personality Gio Gutierrez of @ChatChowTV.

Available through the end of the year, the limited-edition lineup blends premium spirits, seasonal flavors, and playful garnishes—perfect for post-work drinks or spirited celebrations. Each cocktail is priced at $16 and includes:

• Thin Mint Espresso Martini
  Havana Club Añejo Clásico rum, bold cafecito coffee, Fernet, mint, and cacao—garnished with a thin mint cookie for a nostalgic holiday twist.

• Jingle All The Way
  Bombay Sapphire gin, spiced honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and red Angostura bitters, finished with a cinnamon-sugar rim for extra holiday magic.

• Gingerbread Man
  Patrón Reposado tequila, fresh lime and orange juice, agave, and fresh ginger, topped with a gingerbread cookie for a festive nod.

With Christmas décor setting the scene, it’s a joyful, flavor-forward holiday experience in the heart of Brickell.

📍 1010 Brickell Ave, Suite 200, Miami, FL 33131
📲 @DomsMiami

🎄 Stranger Things–Themed Holiday Cocktails at The Bend Liquor Lounge

The Bend is turning the holidays upside down—literally. This season, the beloved Miami bar launches a full Stranger Things–themed holiday cocktail menu, inviting guests to step into a festive version of Hawkins (Demogorgon optional).

Available through December 31, each specialty cocktail is just $11 and as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious. Highlights include:

• Blinking Lights
  Altos Tequila, cranberry juice, spiced agave, and rosemary—a bright, crisp cocktail inspired by Joyce’s iconic wall of lights.

• Hawkins Christmas
  Absolut Vodka, chocolate liqueur, heavy cream, and candy cane—a creamy, boozy winter treat packed with nostalgic sweetness.

• Upside Down Martini
  New Amsterdam Gin, pomegranate liqueur, fresh lemon juice, sugar, egg whites, and sage—a silky, vibrant twist as mysterious as the Upside Down itself.

Festive décor, pop-culture flair, and killer cocktails make this one of the season’s most playful holiday menus.