Philadelphia Celebrates National Mojito Day on Saturday July 11th

Head’s up Mojito fans — National Mojito Day is this Saturday, July 11th. Because you like booze and fancy cocktails as much as we do, we want you to indulge in this classic, sweet and minty Cuban cocktail in Philadelphia and beyond. A few locations are offering special mojitos for the day and we think you should check them out and report back to us. Consider it a “research project” for us. 🙂

These are are our top picks:

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Cuba Libre, 10 S. 2nd Street, is offering $5 Mango Mojitos at the bar ALL DAY on Saturday, July 11th. Their Atlantic City restaurant is also celebrating the day with $5 mojito specials during lunch and dinner.

Vedge

Vedge Restaurant, 1221 Locust Street, Philly’s premier veggie-friendly restaurant, will be serving The Blighty Mojito, a unique twist on the classic – get this, it’s made with gin! Portobello Road gin to be more specific. Can’t make it to Vedge this Saturday? Make this unique cocktail at home; you can find the recipe to the Blighty Mojito right here.

Other places you can find great mojitos in Philadelphia:

Alma de Cuba, 1623 Walnut Street.
Cantina Los Caballitos, 1651 Easy Passyunk Avenue.
Cantina Dos Segundos, 931 N. 2nd Street.
El Vez, 121 S. 13th Street.
Mixto, 1141 Pine Street.
Tequilas, 1602 Locust Street.

Where do you like to drink Mojitos in Philadelphia? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it to the list!

Naturally, if you can make your way down to Cuba (it’s on our to-go list very soon now that it’s legal), Cuba Travel Network can guide you to some of the top bars serving up the iconic classic. We’d love to hear from people who have been to Cuba or are planning to go!