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The Golden Hour Prologue

November 12–14, 2026 · As Miami transitions into its autumn cadence ahead of Art Basel, the weekend brings bayfront electric raceboats, Coconut Grove wine pop-ups, courtyard author talks, and signature rum cocktails.

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Aged Miami Rum · smoked demerara · guava-peel essence · grapefruit twist

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Golden hour cocktail, open book, and fruit plate on a stone table overlooking Biscayne Bay palms

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