Ricky Martin Surprised to Find His Name on 'Sip for Free' Board at Miami Coffee Shop

The Latin music superstar was delighted to discover his name listed among other celebrities who can get free drinks at Sip 305 in Miami.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Ricky Martin, fresh off his Super Bowl halftime show performance with Bad Bunny, visited a coffee shop in Miami and was surprised to see his name on a 'People Who Sip for Free' board inside the cafe. The shop's employees were equally shocked to have the Latin music icon walk through their doors, with one worker, Nacosi Rosemond, barely able to contain her excitement upon seeing him.

Why it matters

The chance encounter highlights the power of celebrity and the delight fans experience when they unexpectedly come face-to-face with their idols. It also showcases how small businesses can creatively engage with their local community and build buzz by offering special perks to notable customers.

The details

When Martin walked into Sip 305, a coffee shop near Florida International University, he immediately noticed his name on the 'People Who Sip for Free' board on the wall. The board also listed other celebrities like Pedro Pascal, Bad Bunny, Drake Maye, Sam Darnold, Lady Gaga, and Green Day. Martin filmed a video of the encounter, capturing the reaction of employee Nacosi Rosemond, who was stunned to see the Latin superstar in her shop. Martin chatted with customers and ordered a mango smoothie, which the shop gave him for free.

  • On February 17, 2026, Ricky Martin visited the Sip 305 coffee shop in Miami.
  • Martin had just performed in the Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny a few days earlier.

The players

Ricky Martin

A Latin music superstar who recently performed in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Nacosi Rosemond

A Sip 305 employee and FIU senior who was shocked to see Ricky Martin in the coffee shop.

Tiffany Nguyen

The manager of Sip 305 coffee shop, who explained the 'Free Sips' board is mostly a joke but they update it with relevant celebrities.

Pedro Pascal

An actor whose name was also listed on the 'People Who Sip for Free' board at Sip 305.

Bad Bunny

A musician who performed with Ricky Martin in the Super Bowl halftime show and whose name was on the Sip 305 board.

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What they’re saying

“Aye, qué casualidad. Besos y abrazos. Look at this.”

— Ricky Martin (Sip 305 video)

“The pure shock on my face is frying me.”

— Nacosi Rosemond, Sip 305 employee (Instagram)

“Honestly, the only thing I could think to say to him was, 'You know, you're the first celebrity to ever come in on the board.'”

— Nacosi Rosemond, Sip 305 employee (TODAY.com)

The takeaway

This chance encounter between Ricky Martin and the staff at Sip 305 coffee shop demonstrates the power of celebrity and the delight that fans experience when they unexpectedly cross paths with their idols. It also showcases how small businesses can creatively engage with their local community and build buzz by offering special perks to notable customers.