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Miami’s Newest Fiesta in a Can: La Tropical Mixología™

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1 year ago

March 10, 2025

GOTTA LOVE THE MIX: Cervecería La Tropical Unveils La Tropical Mixología™ – The World’s 1st Distilled Beer™ Cocktail.

Cervecería La Tropical, the celebrated and historic Miami craft brewery rooted in Cuban tradition and now also a distillery, is turning up the flavor and mixing it up with the launch of its groundbreaking new and patent pending cocktail: La Tropical Mixología™, The World’s 1st Distilled Beer Cocktail™. This innovative ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail combines the refreshment of a cerveza with the excitement of a handcrafted cocktail, delivering sabor y ritmo (taste & rhythm) like no other and embodying the multicultural energy of Miami with every sip.

Crafted by the master brewers, distillers and mixologists of La Tropical, La Tropical Mixología™ redefines the boundaries of what a cocktail can be, while capturing the vibrant soul of Miami and the rich heritage of La Habana. The new cocktail starts with La Tropical beer that has been triple distilled in a pot distillation to create a clear, clean and smooth spirit that retains a floral nose and malty backbone. The La Tropical beer spirit is then blended with premium vodka or rum to create two distinctive flavors with a 5.9% ABV that are as perfect for vibing poolside or beachside as they are for kicking off any fiesta. Initial flavors include the below, with others to follow:

Pasióntini – Passion Fruit Vodka Martini Cocktail
Havanito – Blanco Rum Mojito Cocktail

“This new and innovative patent pending cocktail reflects the DNA of our city. It is a celebration of flavor, culture and the way we love to mix things up in Miami,” says Manny Portuondo, CEO of Cervecería La Tropical. “With La Tropical Mixología, we’ve created a fiesta in a can and in the process, a new category of cocktails, targeting the $2.6 billion RTD spirit market, which is expected to grow to $41.5 billion by 2031. It’s the best of both worlds – exciting and full of flavor like your favorite handcrafted cocktail and refreshing like a cerveza.”

Each can of La Tropical Mixología™ captures the rich legacy of La Tropical – Cuba’s oldest brewery established in 1888 in La Habana, which operated until Fidel Castro nationalized the business upon seizing power – and its remix in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District in 2021. The flavors draw inspiration from the tropical vibrancy of Havana and the eclectic and entrepreneurial spirit of Miami, making it an ideal accompaniment to life’s big and small celebratory moments.

La Tropical Mixología™ cocktails will join La Tropical’s portfolio of award-winning cervezas including the wildly popular La Original, a Vienna-style Ambar Lager that first became world famous in Havana in 1888; Tropi Crystal Pilsner, La Autentica, first launched in 1928; and some new Miami additions such as Nativo Key Tropical IPA and Tropi Flaca Light Lager with only 88 calories.

Launching on January 29, consumers will be able to get their hands on La Tropical Mixología™ Cocktails at Cervecería La Tropical’s taproom in Wynwood and select South Florida retail locations. Like the brewery’s acclaimed family of handcrafted cervezas, La Tropical Mixología™ Cocktails are distributed by Gold Coast Beverage from West Palm Beach to Key West on the East Coast of Florida. The product will be sold in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans with a suggested retail price of $10.99-11.49 per pack.

Cervecería La Tropical is located at 42 NE 25th Street in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. Further information on the brewery/distillery its many brands, the tap room, private event capabilities, etc., can be found at www.cervecerialatropical.com | @latropicalbeer | @latropicalmixologia

About Cervecería La Tropical

Cervecería La Tropical is a Miami craft brewery and distillery that celebrates Miami’s multicultural heritage and lifestyle. Never forgetting its Cuban soul, La Tropical’s mission is to passionately handcraft premium cervezas, cocktails, spirits and other beverages to bring sun, fun and rhythm to the lives of people everywhere. With sustainability at its core, Jardines La Tropical uses collected rainwater to water its gardens and spent grain from the cerveceria is donated to small cattle farmers as feed. Its state-of-the-art brewery also uses a spunding valve system to collect and store natural CO2, occurring during the fermentation process ; thus reducing its carbon footprint. In partnership with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, a South Florida institution and botanical garden, La Tropical helps raise awareness and funds for “The Million Orchid Project” to restore nearly extinct native orchids within the South Florida environment.

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Palace Pride 2026 Is Turning Ocean Drive Into Miami Beach’s Most Joyful Stage

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2 weeks ago

June 6, 2026

McKaela Lulic

If there is one place in Miami Beach that knows how to make Pride Month feel larger than life, it is The Palace.

June 6, 2026

This June, the legendary Ocean Drive hotspot is going all in with Palace Pride 2026: Center Stage, Open Arms, a month-long celebration packed with drag, dining, nightlife, community moments, celebrity appearances, and the kind of sidewalk-to-stage energy that has made Palace one of South Florida’s most beloved LGBTQ+ institutions.

For decades, Palace has been more than a restaurant or bar. It is the kind of place where brunch becomes a performance, a walk down Ocean Drive turns into a front-row seat, and visitors quickly understand why Miami Beach does Pride with its own unmistakable rhythm. Locals know it. Tourists find it. And once you have seen a Palace queen command the room, the street, and everyone’s attention in one glittering moment, you get it.

This year’s Pride Month lineup brings that energy into full color.

One of the month’s biggest highlights lands on Tuesday, June 9, when Latrice Royale comes to Palace for a special evening tied to the release of Stop! That! Train!, a new feature film connected to the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe. For fans of drag, pop culture, and campy cinematic chaos, this is one of those nights that feels tailor-made for Palace. Latrice has long been loved for her humor, warmth, presence, and unmistakable star power, making her appearance a major moment in an already packed June calendar.

But Palace Pride 2026 is not built around one night alone. The venue’s signature weekly programming will keep the celebration rolling with favorites like DollHouse Mondays, Spill the Tea Tuesdays, Wayback Wednesdays, Noche Latina Thursdays, Drag Madness Fridays, Drags Gone Wild Saturdays, and A Palace Affair Sundays. In other words, there is no “quiet night” at Palace this month. Every day has its own flavor, its own crowd, and its own reason to show up.

The June programming also reflects the deeper role Palace plays in Miami Beach’s LGBTQ+ community. Alongside the performances and parties, the month will include moments centered on community connection, LGBTQ+ artists and entrepreneurs, local organizations, chosen-family gatherings, Juneteenth celebrations honoring Black queer excellence, Stonewall remembrance, and collaborations with LGBTQ+ businesses.

That balance is part of what makes Palace special. Yes, it is glamorous. Yes, it is loud. Yes, brunch can absolutely turn into a full production. But underneath all the sparkle is something more meaningful: a space where people gather, celebrate, feel seen, and bring their full selves to the table.

Palace is also embracing Miami’s global audience this June with Pride Global Nights, a new initiative designed to welcome international visitors through queen-led programming, multilingual moments, and globally inspired entertainment. With Miami Beach already serving as a magnet for travelers from around the world, Palace is using Pride Month to turn that international energy into a celebration of culture, connection, and community.

And because it would not be Palace without something delicious in hand, guests can also expect expanded food and beverage offerings throughout the month. Think elevated cocktails, new menu items, brunch favorites, seasonal specials, and plenty of reasons to make a reservation that starts as “just one drink” and somehow becomes an entire afternoon.

This June, Palace Pride 2026 is bringing together everything the venue does best: the performances, the cocktails, the community, the camp, the glamour, and the open-arms welcome that has made Palace a Miami Beach landmark.

Whether you are a local, a tourist, a drag superfan, a brunch loyalist, or just someone looking for a Pride Month celebration with real heart, Palace is ready to give you a seat, a show, and probably a reason to stay longer than planned.

For reservations and the full Pride Month calendar, visit The Palace Bar & Restaurant or follow @palacesobe on Instagram.