Fab Five Friday
More than any other cocktail, the mojito is the quintessential summer drink, methinks.
When made well, the icy mix of sugar, lime, mint, rum and soda water tickles my fancy.
And Baltimore has a few bars and clubs that make really good mojitos.
Here they are ...
1. Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
So good. Like Sturmy said, it's far and way the best in town. No contest.
2. Holy Frijoles, 908 W. 36th St.
Bad service or not, Holy Frijoles has one heck of a mojito. I like how they top it off with ginger beer -- that way it's never too sweet.
3. Club One, 300 E. Saratoga St.
I'll admit, I've never had one here. But I've heard so many great recommendations from trusted friends that it has to make the list.
4. Mama's on the Half Shell, 2901 O'Donnell St.
The limes are fresh-pressed at Mama's. But the bartenders do tend to make their mojitos a tad sweet. Just be ready.
5. Babalu Grill, Power Plant Live
Bablu has a couple different decent mojitos to choose from. Just don't expect to get the most well-made drinks when the place is packed on a Friday or Saturday night.
(Photo from Sun archives)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
funny you mention the service at holy's, its always terrible
Posted by: sonofboh | May 2, 2008 9:20 AM
A mojito list on the day before julep day?
Posted by: Bill | May 2, 2008 10:28 AM
I mean, who drinks juleps outside of Kentucky?
Posted by: Sam Sessa | May 2, 2008 10:30 AM
Three... in Patterson Park has a fantastic rasberry mojito. So good...
Posted by: Catherinette Singleton | May 2, 2008 11:18 AM
You don't carry around a little vial of bitters to cut the sweetness when you get in a tight spot?
Posted by: Bob UU | May 2, 2008 11:41 AM
There's a pretty tasty mango mojito at Jack's Bistro that's worth a try.
Posted by: rpb | May 2, 2008 2:53 PM
Holy Frijoles, their mojito must be an euphoric concoction to tolerate really terrible service.
I know of someone who went to a restuarant where she HATED the service so much, she left one penny for each person who made up the luncheon group, just to make sure her opinion wasn't missed by the server.
Posted by: GDA | May 2, 2008 5:28 PM
Mojito is for girls only Sam Sessa! The Negroni is more manly for the summer times!
Posted by: Pierre | May 3, 2008 3:33 PM
I am a fan of the mojito at Mama's on the half shell in Canton!!
Posted by: jo | May 4, 2008 2:56 PM
Pierre,
What is the criteria for a drink to be for only girls?
Are there any drinks that should never be drank by girls?
Inquiring minds want to know!
Posted by: GDA | May 4, 2008 8:52 PM
You are kity kats! Yu should chage this to Afternoon Tea with Ladies and Large Hats. Bring it okay! WWJD! Yes Jesus would strike you dead for lameness and turn your watery sole into fine reed wine!!!! Same Sesssa bring yuor game up to speed dude!!!! I feeel yuor pain..
Posted by: Pierre | May 5, 2008 12:34 AM
I just got back from a week in the Dominican Republic (somehow, as relaxed as I am, all of GDAs comments still frustrate me) and had a drink there called a Caparina. Very similar to the Mojito. Very good. Very refreshing.
Posted by: TS | May 5, 2008 12:38 PM
I think TS means the caipirinha, which is a Brazilian drink.
Posted by: dancing monkey | May 5, 2008 12:58 PM