MIAMI, FL (February 25, 2026) — Midtown’s favorite retro playground is shaking things up tonight. The Sylvester, the maximalist mischief-maker known for its nostalgic aesthetic and anything-but-boring drinks, is launching an entirely new cocktail menu built around the classics everyone keeps ordering — martinis, spritzes, margaritas and highballs — each reimagined with a distinctly Florida man twist.
At first glance, the menu feels familiar. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find playful tropical flavors, high-level techniques and just enough chaos to make it unmistakably Sylvester.
Classics, But Make It Florida
The new lineup features 10 original cocktails alongside two beloved staples: the spicy passion fruit margarita Vaxxxed & Waxxxed and the clarified cult classic Albino Gator.
The balance? Approachability meets creativity. Think classic structures infused with Florida ingredients, tongue-in-cheek names and techniques like clarification and carbonation that elevate each drink without overcomplicating the experience.
“This menu is exactly who we are,” says Rensel Cabrera, Bar Manager at The Sylvester. “We wanted the drinks to feel approachable, a little silly and undeniably fun, while still showcasing the level of creativity, skill and technique we’re capable of behind the bar.”
As the bar continues evolving into a higher-energy, club-like destination on weekends, this new menu is designed to deliver complex cocktails at volume — without sacrificing speed, consistency or hospitality.
Standout Sips from the New Menu
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- Hungry eyes
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- Peach Fuzz
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- Not a Tomatini
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- Cream Team
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- Barrylicious
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- Lizard Queen
Only in Dade ($18)
A guava pastelito-inspired cocktail built around Zacapa rum, guava and mascarpone foam. Sweet, creamy and unmistakably Miami.
B.B.L Martini ($18)
Short for “Better Basic Lychee Martini,” this floral-tropical remix blends Grey Goose vodka, lychee, coconut and local JoJo jasmine tea.
Cream Team ($19)
An orange creamsicle highball with Tanqueray gin, tangerine, vanilla, caramel and yogurt — clarified and carbonated for a silky, sparkling finish.
Not a Tomatini ($17)
A playful nod to the iconic Tomatini, reimagined with The Botanist gin, strawberry, tomato and balsamic.
Vice City ($17)
Santa Teresa 1796 rum meets raspberry, cafecito, cacao and lime — a cocktail that tastes like Miami nightlife.
Hungry Eyes ($18)
An espresso martini variation made with Patrón Reposado, plantain, banana, vanilla, Mr. Black and cold brew.
Lizard Queen ($18)
Mijenta Blanco tequila with yuzu, lemongrass and ginger, clarified and carbonated for a crisp, electric finish.
Susie Spritz ($19)
Ketel One vodka, kiwi, mint and sparkling wine topped with apple foam — bright, playful and dangerously easy to sip.
Peach Fuzz ($19)
Jameson Irish whiskey with peach, basil, passion flower and yogurt.
Barrylicious ($18)
Teeling Small Batch whiskey blended with blackberry, coconut and cherry bark vanilla.
The Cult Classics
Vaxxxed & Waxxxed ($19) — Don Julio Blanco, passion fruit, Aperol and house spicy tincture.
Albino Gator ($17) — Ilegal Joven mezcal with clarified watermelon, cilantro, mint and jalapeño.
Nostalgic, But Never Predictable
The Sylvester’s new cocktail program feels nostalgic without being basic, polished without being pretentious and unapologetically rooted in Florida energy.
It’s martinis, margaritas and spritzes — for people who want their classics with a little more chaos.
The Sylvester
3456 North Miami Avenue, Midtown Miami
Tuesday–Thursday: 5pm–2am
Friday–Saturday: 5pm–3am
🌐 www.thesylvesterbar.com
@thesylvesterbar