5 to Try: Mojitos

by Molly Priesmeyer - Citysearch Contributor - 196 Reviews - 91 Lists

Updated: July 11, 2008

Forget the travel embargo. With perfect, top-secret recipes and some fresh mint and rum, these Twin Cities restaurants and bars have brought the famous Cuban mojito to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Do the Mojito

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chino Latino
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    2916 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    This "hot zone"-focused hot spot serves mojitos the best way: tall, strong and handsome.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Babalu Restaurant
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    800 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)

    This always-hopping Latin restaurant in the Minneapolis Warehouse District delivers the most authentic, mint-muddled mojitos in town.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended View
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    2730 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416 (map)

    Looking to add a little action to that sugar and rum? This killer mojitos at this cool and contemporary Lake Calhoun restaurant always come with plenty of people-watching.

  4. 4 2 Star Rating: Below Average Bank
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    88 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)

    For a fresh twist on the original, go swanky at the Westin's Bank, which serves fresh blueberry mojitos year round.

  5. 5 3 Star Rating: Average La Bodega Tapas Bar
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    3005 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    Enjoy tapas, tasty treats and mojitos infused with the finest of rums at this Uptown restaurant and bar.

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