Cubist Cocktails
With the sun setting over South Beach, I ambled into Wish in The Hotel, where a certain energy was in the air. Shaded by canopies, the happy hour crowd of glamorous locals and tourists were buzzing about the day’s decadent details – enviable shopping sprees, spa treatments, and the discovery of Miami’s charming Little Havana neighborhood. Feeling drained and tense from a bumpy flight, I had a lot of catching up to do.
“What can I get you,” asked the devilish looking barman, flashing a grin and gauging my unease. “Surprise me,” I replied. Serving me a Mojito Tini, the house special, I noticed the drink was glowing from within and saw that the popping day glo hues came from little electronic cubes that turned the frosty drink psychedelic. Imitating real ice, they were actually clear, plastic, cubes that light up when a tiny button on the underside is pressed. Admiring my own mini laser show, I took a single sip and felt my mood lightening, too.
I smiled at the irony when my transformation to a more congenial state was complete and I was calmed and ready for the night. A frivolous addition to a tropical drink had won me over. I downed the remains of my electronic cocktail and tossed the faux ice cubes into my bag. With my takeaway, I could now channel a South Beach vibe whenever I needed to remind myself to “chill.”
Wish
At The Hotel
801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Please call 305-674-9474