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Pisco: Chile’s Iconic Spirit

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Pisco’s not just for sours! Explore the bold flavors and fun pairings that make this spirit your new favorite.

March 6th, 2025

Pisco’s not just for sours! Explore the bold flavors and fun pairings that make this spirit your new favorite.

After attending a Pisco Masterclass & Happy Hour at Contessa Ristorante in the Miami Design District, hosted by ProChile, I walked away with a newfound appreciation for this versatile and history-rich brandy.

Our tasting journey began with a Pisco Verde cocktail, blending cucumber, oolong tea, and lemon for a refreshing drink that felt like the classiest spa water—but with a kick. Afterward, we moved on to neat pours, savoring three distinct styles of pisco.

The first pisco was Waqar, a light, crisp, and floral option that costs $36.50 for a bottle. With delicate floral and citrus notes, it made the perfect introduction for gin or vodka lovers looking to explore pisco.

Next came Mistral Nobel Blue Box ($33.99), a richer, whiskey-like pisco from a region known for its poor soil, which surprisingly enhances the spirit’s complexity. With notes of carnation, vanilla, and toffee, this pisco made a great alternative for whiskey drinkers.

Finally, we sampled Black Heron ($39), a wild and smoky pisco with an incredible backstory. This family-owned distillery, founded in 1850 and rebuilt after a devastating fire, creates pisco at an altitude of over 1,300 meters. The result? A smoky, vanilla, and caramel spirit with a bold, fruity finish. A pro tip from Juan C. Ortuzar, a representative from Black Heron: add a few drops of water (Just like you would for a whiskey) to unlock even more flavors—trust me, it’s a game changer!

To elevate the tasting experience, we paired the pisco with small bites that brought out the best in the spirit. The whipped ricotta on bread paired beautifully with the bold piscos, while the caprese salad balanced the lighter floral notes. The grand finale? Gouda cheese with crackers, which enhanced the rich vanilla and toffee notes of the bolder piscos. Pisco and cheese—who knew?

After the tasting, we moved on to Happy Hour, where bartenders served up pisco-based cocktails with a creative twist. Each sip showed me that pisco isn’t just a cocktail base; it’s an experience. Whether you enjoy it neat, mixed into a cocktail, or paired with food, it’s one of the most versatile spirits out there.

🔥 Love tequila? Try a bolder, aged pisco.

🍸 Prefer gin or vodka? Go for a light, floral pisco.

🥃 Obsessed with bourbon? A rich, vanilla-forward pisco will blow your mind.

So next time you’re at a bar or liquor store, don’t just order the classic pisco sour—sip it straight, mix it up, or pair it with a killer cheese board. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

Pisco is finally making waves in the U.S., and it’s about time! Whether you’re a cocktail lover, whiskey drinker, or just someone who enjoys a well-made spirit, there’s a pisco for you.

Want to try some of the best Chilean pisco brands? Keep an eye out for Waqar, Mistral Nobel, and Black Heron—or explore even more up-and-coming distilleries making their way stateside.

McKaela Lulić is a South Florida writer, MBA graduate, and law student with a passion for discovering the stories behind the places everyone is talking about. Whether she's tracking down Miami's hottest new restaurant, covering a can't miss event, or uncovering a hidden gem, she's always looking for experiences worth sharing with readers.

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Luli Fama celebrates its Paradise Found Cruise ’27 swimwear and resortwear collection with a luxury Miami launch at its Dadeland Mall boutique.


 August 20, 2026

Miami swimwear favorite Luli Fama is stepping into Cruise ’27 with Paradise Found, a new swimwear and resortwear collection inspired by tropical escapes, exotic prints and effortless vacation glamour.

South Florida Insider has already taken a closer look at the Luli Fama Paradise Found collection, and it feels made for Miami.

The new Cruise ’27 collection combines the bold, body-confident swimwear Luli Fama is known for with elevated resort pieces designed to move effortlessly from the beach and pool to cocktails and dinner.

On Thursday, August 20, Luli Fama will celebrate Paradise Found with an exclusive evening at its newest Dadeland Mall boutique in Miami, complete with fashion, light bites, personalized surprises, and a luxe espresso martini bar.

Inside Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 Collection

Paradise Found is inspired by the feeling of discovering a hidden tropical retreat.

Think lush landscapes, warm golden hour light, exotic patterns, and silhouettes made for somewhere beautiful.

The collection features Luli Fama signatures, including flattering ruched details, seamless construction, adjustable fits, and statement swimwear, alongside an expanded selection of resortwear.

We especially love the pieces that blur the line between swim and ready-to-wear.

Flowing dresses, sleek coverups, and body-skimming silhouettes make it easy to transition from a sun-drenched afternoon to an evening out without losing that relaxed resort feeling.

It is sensual, polished, and unmistakably Miami.

Luli Fama Brings Luxury Resort Style to Miami

There is a reason Paradise Found feels so natural in South Florida.

In Miami, resortwear is not reserved for vacation.

A swimsuit can become part of an outfit. A coverup can take you to lunch. A flowing resort dress can carry you from an afternoon by the water straight into cocktails and dinner.

Luli Fama has always understood that lifestyle.

Paradise Found takes it a step further, creating a Cruise ’27 wardrobe that feels as appropriate for a tropical getaway as it does for a weekend in Miami.

The campaign captures that mood beautifully, pairing the collection with palms, lush greenery, tropical architecture and the kind of sun soaked setting that makes you want to extend your vacation indefinitely.

Paradise Found Comes to Luli Fama at Dadeland Mall

Luli Fama will bring the world of Paradise Found to life on Thursday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall in Miami.

The intimate celebration will bring together invited guests, influencers, celebrities and media for an early look at Cruise ’27.

Luli Fama is also dressing invited guests in pieces from the brand, allowing the new collection to be experienced the way it was designed to be worn: in motion, styled and out for the evening.

Luli After Hours Espresso Martini Bar

Fashion is only part of the experience.

For the Paradise Found celebration, Luli Fama is introducing Luli After Hours, an Espresso Martini Bar inspired by the glamour of the collection.

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The Luli Babe puts a polished spin on the classic espresso martini, while Golden Hour pairs salted caramel with edible gold shimmer. Miami After Dark takes a richer approach with chocolate hazelnut and a cocoa dust finish.

Along with cocktails, guests can expect light bites, curated details and a special personalized surprise.

The result feels less like a traditional retail event and more like checking into a private resort for the evening.

A Miami Swimwear Brand Celebrates at Home

For a brand with such a strong connection to South Florida, launching Paradise Found in Miami feels especially fitting.

Luli Fama has built its identity around colorful, confident swimwear and resort fashion with a distinctly tropical point of view.

Paradise Found carries that identity into Cruise ’27 while giving it a more elevated, escapist mood.

And with Luli Fama’s newest boutique now at Dadeland Mall, Miami shoppers have another destination to experience the brand in person.

After getting our own closer look at Luli Fama’s Paradise Found Cruise ’27 collection, we can safely say the name fits.

Paradise has officially been found, and this time, it is in Miami.

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