Six of the best: Mojitos

By Gary Maidment, October 14, 2014

The Tavern (pictured above)
The Shekou bar with a view blends syrup, the juice of two-thirds of a lime, five sprigs of fresh mint, sparkling water and twice as much rum. Plus, of course, copious ice to keep things cool. RMB60 (RMB50 during happy hour).

// No. 306, Zone B, Sea World Square, Taizi Lu, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界广场B区306 (2669 1939)

BT8
A superb rendition of the classic drink from mixologist Andrew Patton that includes muddled ginger and cucumber plus all the usual ingredients. Available flavors include strawberry, pineapple and apple. RMB58.

// 1/F, Dingfeng Bldg, 1036 Bao'an Nan Lu, Luohu District 罗湖区宝安南路1036号鼎丰大厦一楼 (6663 5388)

Club Viva
The Shekou party spot injects some romance into its passion fruit mojito with strawberry, rum, soda, lime juice and mint leaves. Just look at that luscious red color! RMB58.

// Above Starbucks, F/3, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界星巴克咖啡3楼 (136 8647 9084)

Hawa
With rum, lime, sugar, sparkling water, ice and fresh mint leaves, Hawa’s mojito gives Shenzheners a top welcome at a very reasonable RMB25.

// G/F, Yufeng Bldg (opposite Shenzhen Musical Instrument Mall), Shangbu Nan Lu, Futian District 福田区上步南路玉丰楼一楼 (深圳乐器城对面) (8365 5570)

The Lavo
Using mint leaves from Thailand to give an ice-cool kick that’s perfect with rum, Lavo offers cocktail lovers a quality mojito that’s not to be missed. RMB68-78.

// Rm 1B, Floor 1M, Tower 3, Kerry Plaza, 1 Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District 福田区中心四路一号嘉里建设广场T3栋1M层 (8255 7462)

McCawley’s Futian
The expat favorite keeps it classic, simple and strong with rum, lime juice, Monin syrup, soda water, fresh mint leaves, two spoons of brown sugar and five limes. RMB70.