Of course there’s a National Mojito Day. Here’s where and when to celebrate it
What’s more Miami than an ice-cold mojito? And with National Mojito Day coming up on July 11, get ready to celebrate your 305 pride and start sipping.
To help you plan your boozy Tuesday, we’ve rounded up some of the best mojitos in town.
1. Katsuya South Beach
What to order: The Watermelon Cucumber mojito, made with Bacardi Rum, crushed seedless watermelon, English cucumber, fresh mint and freshly squeezed lime juice.
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
2. Hyde Beach
What to order: The classic Hyde Beach mojito features Bacardi Superior Rum, mint and lime (also available in strawberry, mango and blackberry).
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
3. Gili's Beach Club
What to order: Chef Kurtis Jantz’s Frozen Coconut mojito, made with Bacardi Superior Rum, Malibu Rum, mint leaves, sweet and sour mix, coconut sorbet and pineapple juice.
18001 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach
4. Baru Latin Bar
What to order: The Best Mojito in Miami, made with Don Q rum, mint, lime and fresh pressed sugar cane juice topped with house made gaurapo soda.
901 Brickell Plaza, Miami
5. Cantina La Veinte
What to order: Cantina La Veinte’s classic mojito, made with Flor De Caña rum, lime juice, mint leaves and simple syrup.
495 Brickell Ave, Miami
6. Copper 29
What to order: The classic mojito, $7 during happy hour every day from 4-8 p.m. and offered bottomless for $15 during brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
206 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables
7. Byblos Miami
What to order: The Marrakesh Garden, made with either Beefeater or Bacardi Superior rum, cold-pressed cucumber and celery juice, fresh mint and lime.
1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
8. Estefan Kitchen
140 NE 39th St #133, Miami
9. JWB Prime Steak & Seafood
1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood
10. Ball & Chain
1513 SW 8th St, Miami
11. Novecento Brickell/Aventura
What to order: a Dirty Mojito, made with dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup and soda.
1414 Brickell Avenue and 18831 Biscayne Blvd. #220
12. Wynwood Diner
What to order: a Flor de Cana mojito, made with Flor de Cana rum, fresh lime, bitters, soda and mint leaves.
2601 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami
This story was originally published July 10, 2017 at 8:07 AM.