The best mojito in Granada: our bar's secrets

Ask on any terrace in Granada what the drink of the summer is, and the answer keeps coming back: the mojito. Fresh, with mint, lime and rum, it’s the cocktail that suits Pedro Antonio’s long nights best. But not all mojitos are equal, and after serving thousands at our bar we know exactly what separates a good one from a forgettable one.

This is the guide to the best mojito in Granada, told from the inside: how we make it, the mistakes we avoid and why our mojitos —classic, mango and strawberry— have earned their reputation on the street.

The mint: fresh or nothing

The soul of a mojito is the mint, and there are no shortcuts here. We use fresh leaves, no syrup or essences. The trick almost everyone skips: the mint is not crushed, it’s gently pressed against the glass to release the aromatic oil. If you pound it like garlic, you release the chlorophyll from the stems and the mojito turns bitter. Care, not force.

Sugar and lime: balance, not sweetness

A good mojito isn’t a soft drink. We look for the point between the lime’s acidity and just enough sugar, dissolved before adding the ice. Real lime, freshly squeezed: bottled juice shows immediately and kills the freshness.

Ice and rum: in this order

Plenty of ice so the mojito stays cold without watering down, and a rum that holds up in the mix without vanishing. We stir rather than shake so we don’t shred the mint, and finish with a splash of soda that lifts the aromas. The result: a lively mojito, not a glass of sugar water five minutes later.

Classic, mango or strawberry

At Margot we serve three versions, all with the same well-made base:

• Classic mojito: the timeless one, mint, lime and rum.
• Mango mojito: tropical and moreish, perfect for terrace afternoons.
• Strawberry mojito: fruity and smooth, the favourite for newcomers to the mojito world.

They’re part of our house deal, so it’s one of the tastiest —and most affordable— plans in the area. You can see it on the full menu.

So, where to drink the best mojito in Granada?

We’re biased, of course. But if you’re after mojitos with fresh mint, properly served and right on Calle Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, you know where we are: at number 85, under the neon sign that asks where will you be tonight?.

And if you’ve already tried ours, you’d do us a huge favour by saying so: every review helps more people find their next favourite mojito.

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