H Hour at the Bar
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At La Rosa, You’ll Need to Belly Up
La Rosa Gastrobar is tucked into the west end of Miracle Mile, where it bends to join LeJeune Road, creating a small, park-like space. Ignore the outdoor tables and go inside to the bar, which is flanked by shelves of Grey Goose, Bacardi, and Don Julio. The street sounds fade away here, where La Rosa offers happy hour Tuesday to Friday from 4 to 7 pm. La Rosa calls it “Sip, Savor & Taste,” offering eight cocktail options and a short food menu, all priced at $10. The catch is that it’s available only at the bar.
We stopped in on a Tuesday evening, when the bar crowd leaned toward young professionals, mostly in suits and office attire straight from work. The Sexy Mezcalita ($10) seemed to be the drink of choice, so we ordered one to see what the fuss was about. Made with mezcal, lime, orange juice, and grapefruit, with a tajín-coated rim, it struck a fine balance between sweetness and a quiet kick of spice. Next came the Aperol Spritz ($10), a refreshing mix of Aperol, prosecco, and a splash of club soda (though it’s often found for closer to $5 during happy hour elsewhere). The food menu had six options to choose from. We started with the jamón y chorizo croquetas ($10), three to a bowl, golden and crisp, with a smokiness from the chorizo. The croquetas also come in Manchego and Bacalao, with a Tabla de Charcutería, Guacamole La Rosa, and Tortilla Española rounding out the menu. – Amanda Martell