Rye Bar and Lounge

We had drinks at the poolside bar. Service was friendly, but not polished like my previous Ritz experiences. The atmosphere is ok. The drinks were ok. More like a nice Marriott than a Ritz.

Rye, the new bar in the Ritz-​Carlton South Beach is a great choice for anyone in need of a good cocktail and especially for bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts.
Upon stepping into the Ritz I spotted the liquor light at the end of the lobby. When I reached the bar I noticed the water projection overhead and chatted up the bartender. He informed me Rye is a new bar specializing in whiskey and bourbon. Some of the signature drinks are:
The Bourbon Oh! Fashioned
Bourbon, Cherries, Orange, Sugar, Bitters
Orange Cruiser
Bourbon, Mint Syrup, Pineapple Syrup, Orange Slic
Southern Belle
Bourbon, Fresh Orange Juice, Fresh Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Orange Slice
available spirits include
Eagle Rare
Pappy Van Winkle
George T Stagg
Remy Martin Louis Xlll
and regulars favorites like
Johnnie Walker Blue
Macallan 25 Years
Chivas Royal Salute 21 Year Old
plus a list of whites, roses, ports, reds, and beers
I only wish the layout was more defined but I’m looking forward to that happening as this new bar settles in for a long run of libations.