5 to Try: Mojitos
Updated: March 12, 2009
The mojito, a Cuban tradition and a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, is a refreshing spin on rum with its sprinkle of mint and fresh lime. Enjoy the cool cocktail at these Chicago bars and restaurants.
Mojito Madness
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Zapatista
Read Reviews1307 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 (map)
This South Loop hacienda serves up a raspberry mojito switched-up with dark rum and rasberries.
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Carnivale
Read Reviews702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)
Chicago's reigning king of Nuevo Latino cuisine takes its mojitos seriously. Its version is as bold as the restaurant's festive dining room with Zacapa rum aged two to three years, mint leaves, limes and champagne.
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Ole Lounge
Read Reviews2812 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
Tapas lounge in a repurposed local church mixes a Mojito Riojo with strawberries and raspberries.
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Nacional 27
Read Reviews325 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)
The Mojito Flight at this sexy Latin restaurant includes a mini pomegranate-ginger-chile mojito, colada mojito and a classic mojito.
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Agave Bar & Grill
Read Reviews3115 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)
Bright and upbeat Lincoln Avenue destination puts a stamp on its their Mojito Costeno by swapping rum for tequila.
