Main Navigation
Sections
Social Media Connect
Our Other Brands
Lifestyle Media Group
South Florida's largest single-title brand
Food & Drink

3 Cocktails for 2025

Embrace the winter months with these concoctions
| Melanie Smit

Luscious libations are not just for New Year’s Eve. These soul-warming cocktails are still perfect for savoring in the early winter months of 2025.

1.Twilight Ember

Courtesy of UNA Vodka

INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. UNA Vodka

3 oz. fresh apple cider

½ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. cinnamon syrup

Shake vodka, apple cider, lemon juice and cinnamon syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with elegantly arranged thin apple slices.

2. Sweata Weatha 

Courtesy of Palm & Pine, Shayna Freeman

INGREDIENTS
1 oz. Principe De Los Apostles Gin (or your preferred gin)
1/2 oz. Fino Sherry
3/4 oz. apple cinnamon syrup (recipe below)
1/2 ounce lemon juice
2 drops Allspice Dram

Shake with Ice and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel.

3. Apple Cinnamon Syrup

INGREDIENTS

1 cup juice of freshly juiced apples (

1 cup raw Louisiana cane sugar 

2 cinnamon sticks

Simmer lightly on low heat for 20 minutes. Chill before adding to cocktail.

You May Also Like
A modern cafe interior with green walls, abstract art, wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a large garage-style window letting in natural light—a welcoming space inspired by the creativity of Michelin-starred restaurant chefs and their remarkable talents. Lifestyle
Rectangular mini cakes on parchment; some topped with cream and blueberries, others with piped frosting and walnut halves. These moist, golden-brown cakes—displayed in rows on a baking tray—are perfect for sharing at your next coffee date. Lifestyle
Your Next Coffee Date Awaits 
September 17, 2026
A loaf of fresh braided challah bread with sesame seeds sits on a white tablecloth, with another loaf, a small bowl of oil, and a cup in the blurred background. Lifestyle
A smiling man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, poses for a professional headshot against a plain, brownish background—confidently carrying the torch of professionalism and warmth in his demeanor. Lifestyle
Carrying the Torch 
September 9, 2026
More Food & Drink Posts
Caviar, Cocktails and a Secret Speakeasy 
 |  Laine Doss

Downtown Hollywood has a new spot for fried chicken, caviar, and a little late-night intrigue.  Common Room, from BOL Hospitality Group, is now open, serving American comfort food with some decidedly luxe upgrades.  Executive chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, has created a menu that ranges from fried chicken

Read More
A cheeseburger with a knife in the bun, French fries in a metal cup, a small dish of ketchup, and a glass of expertly mixed cocktail on a wooden table—perfect for savoring in a cozy speakeasy atmosphere. Lifestyle
A Restaurateur Finds Healing Through Food, Movement, and Community 
 |  Laine Doss

For Estelle Bellegy, wellness has increasingly become about nourishing the body in different ways — first through food, then through movement and, more recently, through the experience of confronting her own health.  Bellegy and business partner Benjamin Amsallem built Café Bastille around the idea that food, hospitality and community could be part of an everyday ritual. The pair, who previously

Read More
A person wearing loose blue pants, a white shirt, and a headscarf stands barefoot on a wooden floor in a softly lit room with shelves and decorative items on the wall, evoking a sense of movement and quiet connection within the community. Lifestyle
Sunday in the Park With Sweetwaters
 |  Laine Doss

There’s about to be another reason to linger along Fort Lauderdale’s New River.  Sweetwaters is slated to open this fall inside the newly reimagined Huizenga Park, bringing waterfront dining, cocktails and plenty of outdoor space to downtown Fort Lauderdale.  The restaurant comes from the family-owned hospitality group behind Miami’s longtime waterfront favorite, Rusty Pelican. Expect a chef-driven menu inspired

Read More
Outdoor restaurant patio with white umbrellas, string lights overhead, modern white chairs, and tables set for dining. A contemporary building with large windows serves as the backdrop, while lush plants decorate the seating area—creating an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a Sunday in the Park at Sweetwaters. Lifestyle
Marc Falsetto Bets on a New Era of Luxury on Las Olas
 |  Laine Doss

As founder and CEO of Falsetto Hospitality, he has a restaurant portfolio that includes Tacocraft, Pizza Craft, and Apothecary 330. In addition, Falsetto is also a partner in the iconic Runway 84. Now, the restaurateur is preparing to open Caviar Club on Las Olas Boulevard this fall. For Falsetto, the ambitious restaurant and nightlife concept represents more than another opening. It is a bet

Read More
A man in a suit leans against a bar, holding a glass of wine in a dimly lit, luxury restaurant on Las Olas, with framed photos on the wall and warm ambient lighting, evoking the sophisticated atmosphere inspired by Marc Falsetto. Lifestyle
Other Posts
Naia Reflects a New Fort Lauderdale
 |  Laine Doss

The Restaurant People (TRP) has been creating restaurants and nightlife concepts in South Florida for nearly three decades, but CEO and co-founder Tim Petrillo sees something different happening in the company’s home city of Fort Lauderdale.  This fall, the hospitality group will open Naia at 904 E. Las Olas Boulevard, a restaurant that Petrillo believes reflects both

Read More
Elegant restaurant interior with wooden tables and cushioned chairs, set for dining. At Naia in Fort Lauderdale, a dramatic red fabric sculpture hangs from the ceiling, with warm lighting, plants, and artistic wall details creating a cozy, upscale atmosphere. Lifestyle
Tower Club Fort Lauderdale Presents “Midnight in the Sanctuary” Benefiting PAWS
 |  Lifestyle Staff

Tower Club Fort Lauderdale presents Midnight in the Sanctuary: A PAWSh Society Affair on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Set 28 stories above downtown Fort Lauderdale, the immersive evening will bring together South Florida’s business, civic, and philanthropic communities in support of PAWS—Pets Are Worth Saving, an Auxiliary of the Humane Society of

Read More
A jungle scene at night with an ancient stone temple, surrounded by lush plants, a dog and a cat. Text reads: “Midnight in the Sanctuary” alongside the PAWS and Tower Club Fort Lauderdale logos. Lifestyle
Pilates Powerhouse
 |  Laine Doss

When Elena Duni hears the phrase “Pilates princess,” she winces.  The founder of SQLPT, a boutique mat-based Pilates studio with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Brickell, wants to dismantle the stereotype that Pilates is simply a fashionable workout for influencers in matching sets.  “Pilates is for everybody,” Duni says. “But it’s not for every mindset.”  For

Read More
A woman in a white suit and gold sandals sits against a black-and-white geometric patterned wall, exuding confidence with her Pilates-inspired poise. She wears large sunglasses and layered gold jewelry, embodying the strength and elegance of the Pilates Powerhouse. Lifestyle
At 40,000 Feet, Wellness Is on the Menu
 |  Laine Doss

  For nearly three decades, Mike Linder has watched food trends come and go.   The veteran restaurateur and CEO of Silver Lining Inflight Catering has prepared thousands of meals for passengers aboard private jets. Today, he says, one trend stands above the rest: people are eating more mindfully than ever before.  “The younger generation has become much

Read More
A croissant sandwich with bacon, egg, and sprouts, served with sliced avocado, a small bowl of sauce, and a skillet of roasted sweet potatoes and vegetables on a white plate—a delightful option inspired by airline wellness trends to elevate your in-flight dining experience. Lifestyle