5 to Try: Mojitos
By Melanie Berliet, New York
Sample one of the five top mojito cocktails in New York. A welcome import from Cuba, the recipe for these rum-based refreshers combines mint with citrus zing and simple syrup sweetness.
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Thom Bar
60 Thompson St, New York, NY
For a high-class version of the highball, head to this upscale hotel lounge and order a mojito made with reserve rum and outfitted with a real stick of sugarcane--perfect for stirring (and nibbling). -
Pure Food and Wine
54 Irving Pl, New York, NY
Feeling rebellious? And healthful? Laugh in the face of tradition with a sake-based, raw food-inspired mojito made with a blend of organic ingredients. -
Socialista
505 West St, New York, NY
If you can get past the clipboard carrying doorkeepers, into the deliberately shabby-chic space, try the classic mojito--it’s as reminiscent of Havana as the portraits of the city that hang from the walls -
Havana Central West End
2909 Broadway, New York, NY
The classic mojito variety is a customer favorite here, but the range of choices--from strawberry, to blackberry, raspberry, and coconut--gives your palate the freedom to experiment with flavors. Consider it an added bonus if you get buzzed along the way. -
Pop Burger
14 E 58th St, New York, NY
It may be a Latin American cocktail, but who says you can't complement a mojito with a side of twin mini-burgers? That's right: No one.
