Anyone know of good place on the beach to have 1 or 2?
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Anyone know of good place on the beach to have 1 or 2?
Wrong country. Cuba isn't too far from JA though.....
That being said, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, someone may know of a bar that keeps fresh yerba buena, cane juice, fresh lime juice, white rum and club soda on hand....oh,,,and a pestle to mash the yerba buena with....otherwise....its a Mojito-wannabe
The Palms has a mojito menu. In addition to the standard mojito, they have lots of interesting flavors.
good ones at Canoe bar as well!
LTU, when they have fresh mint and believe it or not, Ricks has a really good one...with fresh mint BTW.
Aqua, the best rum bar on the beach. Over 70 different rums!
We second the Aqua suggestion and also tip our hat to The Palms as well...enjoy :)
We had Mojitos at the Palms on our last night. We each ordered a different one...and tasted them all. Very delicious.... :) This is the menu board.
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But we also made up our own too...and they were great!
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I didn't get a chance to try the Mojitos at the Palms, nor at Aqua just yet, but they have a legendary selection of Cuban rum...
That being said the best I have had so far have been at Sunrise Club, made by Gary. They impressed the Lifestyle and Culture editor for Bloomberg. Many of my cigar bredren who have lockers and keeps in Havana have been impressed by that Mojito, and they also have a very mean Caipirinha.
Well I do enjoy my rum.....
Had some great Mojitos in Mo Bay at the Havana Club...great setting and Ambiance ....fantastic Drinks...Great cigars....and great friends.....What more could we ask for.
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and my favorite sippin' rum
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$9US for a "flavored" Mojito? No thanks. $9 for a Mojito, in JA, no thanks. Flavored Mojito....that's just wrong...YMMV
monk where is the sunrise club? I love Caipirinhas. My ex brazilian boyfriend introduced me to that drink years ago--he pounded out the limes with a wooden pestle type thing--he put so much energy into making them and it was the most perfect drink I had ever had, in the summertime when it was hot and sultry in NYC. I had never had Cachaça before. Once in a while I go to a brazilian joint to have one.
Well not being to modest! But I make a great Mojito!
So if you are in Ja from Oct 30th to Nov. 6th come on by Ill make you One!!!!
But kidding aside Aqua Makes a mean Mojito, being Cuban I should know! This is what happens after many MoJitos!Attachment 1457
that was another thing on my list i didn't get a chance to check out. i really hope the place is legit! so far have heard nothing but good things about it. seeing all the fakes in Jamaica is really disheartening.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott and Janet
a few years ago i thought i stumbled on a serious treasure, i saw a case of matusalem...and that ron had been discontinued in cuba nobody could get any and everyone wanted it...sadly i had to put my heart back into my chest as this turned out to be a puerto rican company using the name. maybe associated with bacardi i don't know, but I was crushed.
irie- sunrise club is down across by barb barn on the jungle side.
if only we could get real ham in JA, i'd love nothing more than to toss back a few mojitos or caipirinhas, some cuban sandwiches or media noches, some espressos and cigars...the only thing missing are the sandwiches.
RR...I agree...no flavorings should be added to a Mojito......it then does not become a Mojito....it a flavored "something else"....Stay traditional.....sort of like the traditional Daiquiri ..Its only Lime juice, sugar and rum...very simple and very delicious....no fruit added.
I, too, went through a little sticker shock when I saw the $9 price tag ....
yes, 9$ is expensive. There is a brazilian restaurant in the theater district in NYC that has 4 dollar caiphirinhas and Mojitos between 4 and 7. Love those happy hour deals.
9 Bucks a Mojito is New york prices... bring the wallet.
Thanks for the suggestions, guess I'd better bring a "thick" wallet with.
We indulged at the Palms for our last night on the beach....we only had one drink each due to a baby in tow. The jazz band was setting up but we didn't get a chance to catch them. It was all good, and it didn't break the bank!
We had a full villa with kitchen for 10 days and saved money that way! Some people complain about the price of Red Stripe, so do what suits you...
Go and enjoy... :) You only live once!
Personally, I don't mind paying "up" for a quality cocktail. Do enough budgeting on a daily basis & refuse to do that while on vacation.
I'm Cuban too, although I've never lived there. I have traveled there, and of course those are the best mojitos I've ever had. However, I also had my share of crappy ones while there. I'll probably never get back to Cuba again so I see nothing wrong with enjoying them wherever I am, authentic or not. I also see nothing wrong with mixing in a different flavor to try something new. And yes, the drinks at The Palms were expensive, but have you seen the labor that goes into making one of those things?:eek:
I also make a pretty tasty mojito here in MD, even without access to hierba buena.;)
Thanks to all who mentioned our Mojitos. We also make wonderful Caipirinhas!
now that is good news, Aqua! ever since Monk mentioned Caipirinhas in this thread, I have wanted one! I will check you guys out soon!
good to know aqua!
Yes, Ken and Liz...I will be ordering a Caipirinha next trip...what brand of Cachaça do you use......I really love a good one....of course when I am at Aqua I am usually sippin' your many fine rums.
My Jamaican Mojito Recipe:
Appleton v/x or extra
Agave syrup
Fresh Mint
Muddle mint with crushed ice add syrup then add rum & shake it up, pour and enjoy.
Hi, I have not tried the one at the bar right now but it is called Cachaca 51. Should be good.
don't let it sit in a plastic cup lol...
Michele,
I think your recipe would be a great addition to the Recipe board - please feel free to post it there!
Done Rob thanks for pointing that out!
no limes michele?Quote:
Originally Posted by Michele Beisser
Oh yea, duhhhhhhhhhhh
Juice of Fresh Limes to taste!!!!!
I think my brain is soaked with appleton!!!LOLOLOLOL
well if it is anything like mine, then it's very well preserved! lol...Quote:
Originally Posted by Michele Beisser