Let’s Take a Moment for Miami’s First Vermouth Bar-Victoria’s Vinos y Vermuteria

The team behind LoKal, Kush, and Spillover, Matt Kuscher and Kush Hospitality will debut their newest concept, Victoria's Vinos y Vermuteria, a Spanish vermouth, and natural wine bar located in Coconut Grove. Victoria's Vinos y Vermuteria will be located at Vicky's House, a former milkshake stand and beer store for Kush.

The first woman in the industry to design and open a vermouth bar in the United States, Corporate Beverage Director Cristina Suarez, helped launch the establishment. The bar itself has a strong emphasis on Spanish wines and ciders, large-format craft beers, and a variety of unique house-made vermouths.

Suarez has fallen in love with vermouth thanks to her research and education to the point where mezcal is no longer her preferred libation. Suarez states, "We want them to have a special, instructive, and private experience and leave here feeling they have learned something new in a stylish, sexy atmosphere. We're not expecting them to discover the enthusiasm we might have for vermouths."

The bar itself is designed to serve as both a "waiting room" for LoKal patrons and a stand-alone attraction, making it ideal for couples out on a date. Along with fantastic pours, it will serve small foods in the tapas manner, charcuterie boards, Chicken Skins, and Sandwich de Mescla, Caviar, Pan con Tomate, and more. Vermouths will be offered in a variety of designs and flavor profiles, with options that are both common and uncommon.

The highlight of Victoria's menu is vermouth, a bittersweet fortified wine that has been spiked with alcohol and laced with herbs. Kuscher's signature blend, which is described as "Christmasy and warm on the palate," as well as a second, lighter variety by Suarez called Titi Marie vermouth are just two of the house-made vermouths served in the new establishment, which was launched in collaboration with Kush's corporate beverage director Cristina Suarez.

Many natural wines, Spanish ciders (poured in the Asturian manner of extended pouring), large format craft beers, tapas-style small meals, charcuterie boards, "not-so-fancy" tea sandwiches, caviar, and other items are also available.

Victoria's is officially open today and their hours include Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm to close.