A short trek away from Ocean Drive, the lulling sound of waves faintly audible if you paused to listen, a coterie of Miami’s best-dressed streamed down a mysterious stairway. At the end of the brief labyrinth, they were greeted with three doors. The floral-bedecked tastemakers didn’t falter for a moment. Buzzing with excitement, they pushed through door number one to enter a swanky South Bay lounge. The occasion that summoned them? Zacapa x Agua by Agua Bendita and Highsnobiety’s spring soirée, of course—a night dedicated to celebrating a culture-shifting collab from two powerhouses.
Agua by Agua Bendita co-founders Mariana Hinestroza and Catalina Alvarez greeted guests as they streamed into the warmly lit venue. A refreshing floral fragrance filled the space, which brimmed with splendid bouquets of white orchids and lilies, peach-hued roses, and pops of ranunculi. DJ Negra Fabulosa, éliou founders Cristina Mantilla and Duda Teixeira, and fellow guests stopped to admire the aromatic arrangements as they drifted through the room.
Reaching the bar, they were greeted with a visual feast for the senses: the opulent Zacapa x Agua by Agua Bendita Heritage Kit, featuring a charming Agua by Agua Bendita embroidered bag and an alluring bottle of Zacapa XO rum. More bottles decorated the back wall of the bar, enticing attendees to grab a bespoke EspreXO Martini or an earthy Matcha Old Fashioned before they took to the plush velvet seats to mingle.
Old friends greeted one another with open arms, and new connections chatted barside. Chillhouse founder Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton and wellness guru Emily Ocon posed for a pic near the bouquet-making station, as delighted partygoers crafted vibrant bunches of blooms to take home. Waiters circulated the room carrying trays of delectable Colombian and Guatemalan-inspired small bites—the guacamole-filled plantain chips were especially irresistible.
DJ Miluhska’s Latin dance and house medley electrified the air with an immaculate sonic fusion. Soon, an eager crowd hit the dance floor. In the VIP section, Hinestroza, Alvarez, and co. jammed out before nabbing a spontaneous group pic—toasting with Zacapa bottles, of course. With the intimate night out in full swing, the Agua co-founders gave a toast, thanking everyone for coming and emphasizing the power of togetherness.
Throughout the glamorous gathering, the core message of the Zacapa x Agua by AB collection rang clear: community is everything. Female founders, fixtures of Miami’s social scene, and impeccably dressed creatives all came together under one roof, united by a deep appreciation for Latin American culture and artistry. Yes, the space was picturesque, the music enthralling, the food and drink satisfying—but like any good party, it was the people that made the night one to remember.
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