Food & Drink
The Silvester
Midtown Miami. Rush Hour, as they have labeled Happy Hour, attracts an interesting and good-looking crowd. The drinks are not bad, either, as the French would say for very good. However, what we enjoyed the most was the sense of nostalgia and authenticity the place exudes.
ABOUT SILVESTER
Florida natives and owners of Beaker and Gray, Ben Potts and Brian Nasajon, created a concept that reflects who they are. Using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, they brought to Midtown Miami cutting-edge cocktails, culturally-influenced sounds, and nostalgic ambiance to pay homage to old and new Miami. The Sylvester is the ideal place you want to be stuck in a hurricane — drinks, dancing, music, and Abuela’s furniture. What’s more Miami than that?
COCKTAILS
Floradora
Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose Botanical, Raspberry, Martini Fiero, Lime, Q Hibiscus Ginger Beer. $17.
Redland Special
Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil Essences, St-Germain, Snap Pea infused Martini Ambrato, Heirloom Tomato, Lime. $17.
On Miami Time
Ketel One, Lo-Fi Dry Vermouth, Ume Plum, Lavender, Olive Brine, Lemon, London Essence Grapefruit & Rosemary Tonic. $17.
Suavemente
Hendricks Gin, Lychee, Coconut-Lemon Cordial, Carpano Bianco. $17.
Rosmarino
Olive Oil Fat Washed Tanqueray Sevilla, Rosemary Campari, Rhubarb, Martini Rubino. $17.
Vaxxed & Waxxxed
Don Julio Blanco, El Silencio Mezcal, Chinola Passion Fruit, Aperol, Lime, Spicy Bitters. $17.
Desperate Housewife
Patron Blanco, Honeydew, Cucumber, Dill, Lemon Oleo, Greek Yogurt. $17.
Give Em The Bird
Clarified (Bacardi Ocho, Martini Bitter, Pineapple, Strawberry, Lime). $17.
Smooth Operator
Angels Envy Bourbon, Salted Butter, Maple, Coffee/Chocolate Bitters. $17.
Que Lo Que
Brugal 1888, Mr. Black Coffee, Great Circle Cold Brew, Orgeat, Pineapple Greek Yogurt. $17.
Gator’s Milk
Zacapa 23, Amontillado Sherry, Lulo, Pandan, Condensed Milk, Lime. $17.
Also, wine, beer/seltzer, and non-alcoholic.
General Information
Happy Hour, 6 to 8, Tuesday to Sunday. Open 6 pm to 3 am.
3456 N Miami Ave. Miami, Florida 33127. (305) 364–5635 http://www.thesylvesterbar.com
Last Word
“Why you drink? Partners always ask,” related a man in his early 30s. “I always respond paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway: To make you more interesting.”
