Market Watch, November 2019

mwOPENINGS NOVEMBER 2019 MARKETWATCHMAG COM MARKET WATCH 15Miami Veteran Bar Operators Launch Intimate Rum And Cocktail DestinationFocusing on craft cocktails in a rum centric setting Swizzle Rum Bar Drinkery opened in Miami Beachs Stiles Hotel in September The venue aims to appeal to both casual drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs Swizzle boasts more than 150 rums that can be mixed into a range of cocktails from classic and contemporary drinks to tropical concoctions and spirits heavy libations Signature offerings 12 15 include the Floridita Daquiri 2 mixing Foursquare Probitas White rum house made orange cordial lime juice and sugar and the Nastyface Grog made with Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon Wray Nephew Overproof White rum Plan tation Pineapple rum Angostura bitters house made grapefruit peppercorn cordial and lime juice Swizzle also offers the Florida Rum Experience a tasting of four rums made in the Sunshine state 35 for four 2 ounce pours and a handful of beers 4 8 a bottle or can wines 11 14 a glass 50 98 a 750 ml and bar fare 9 27 The venue is an updated version of a previously operated Swizzle rum bar that closed last year This new iteration has more offerings as well as an all star bartending team led by principal partner Danilo Bozovic and other local mixologists like Jesus Perez Milos Velickovic Jason Tune Strahinja Marjanovic and Nikola Dragojevic The bar showcases photos that highlight the history of rum and hosts rum focused educational seminars and demonstrations New York Mexican Spirits Shine At New Taco ConceptAgave spirits have a new home at New York Citys TacoVision a Mexican concept that opened in Manhattans Midtown East neighborhood in Septem ber The bi level venue boasts more than 150 Tequilas mezcals and sotols Alongside a variety of Margaritas TacoVision offers specialty drinks like the Double Vision mixing Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila Pelotón de la Muerte Joven mezcal Amargo Vallet amaro house made agave syrup cordial and house made pepita orgeat syrup cocktails are 12 16 Roughly 15 spirits flights are also available 23 55 for three 1 ounce pours such as the high end Baller Flight featuring pours of Clase Azul Reposado Don Julio 1942 and Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Tequilas These join a handful of wines 11 12 a glass and Mexican and domestic craft beers 6 15 a bottle can or draft pour Los Angeles Canadas Fresh Brand Debuts In U S Toronto based vegan concept Fresh made its first foray into the U S in Septem ber opening a location on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood California The Los Angeles unit has a bustling bar that emphasizes botanical ingredients featuring signature cocktails 12 15 like the Aloe Mojito blending Crusoe Silver Organic rum Chareau Aloe liqueur crushed mint lime juice and house made spruce tip sugar Craft beers and ciders 6 10 a draft pour bottle or can are also available along with a handful of sustainably focused wines 10 17 a glass 40 120 a 750 ml Fresh founder Ruth Tal partnered with Shereen Arazm a Canadian born and Los Angeles based restaurateur nightclub owner and television personality to open the U S location mwLaura PelnerMiamis Swizzle Rum Bar Drinkery focuses on rum highlighting the spirits history and hosting rum centric educational seminars and demonstrations TacoVision in Manhattan highlights Mexican spirits offering more than 150 Tequilas mezcals and sotols Canadian vegan concept Freshs Hollywood location emphasizes botanicals and sustainable ingredients PHOTOS BY TOP GIOVANNY GUTIERREZ CENTER HEIDIS BRIDGEMW1119_