6 Refreshing Mojitos to Beat the Heat in Austin

You won’t find a better view or mojito than at The Hula Hut on Lake Austin

Austinites love margaritas, but it’s time we talk about the perfect patio sipper we’ve all been neglecting…the mojito.

You just can’t go wrong with this rum, mint, and lime cocktail that hails from the Caribbean! So go on and give your palate a break from the marg with these six mojitos in Austin, sure to save you from the scorching Texas heat.

Thank you to the bars and restaurants featured in this article for allowing me to sample their drinks at no charge. All opinions are my own.

Best Classic Mojitos in Austin

Enjoy a mojito made with the traditional five ingredients (or fewer).

1/ Güeros Taco Bar

Cool off with margs and mojitos at Güeros (Credit: Resplendent Hospitality)

Choose between Bacardi Superior, Limon, or Razz rums, and then let your bartender combine that with mint and lime juice. You’ll be instantly transported to a tropical island.

1412 S. Congress Ave. – Website

2/ Irene’s

Find your place in the sun with a tasty cocktail at Irene’s

Irene’s gets everything right, and the mojito is no exception. This restaurant keeps the drink simple by muddling mint and combining it with Flor de Cana four-year rum, mint-infused syrup, and club soda to create a refreshing cocktail that rivals the ones I’ve sipped in Havana, Cuba.

506 West Ave. – Website

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3/ Salt Traders Coastal Cooking

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking Mojito in Austin

Fresh lime, mint, and coconut–what more could you want in a cocktail? (Credit: Resplendent Hospitality)

Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is putting the lime in the coconut alright (the coconut mojito, to be exact). “Drink ’em both together” in this cooling alcoholic beverage made with Rum Haven Coconut Rum, Treaty Oak Rum, mint, lime, raw sugar, and soda.

2850 IH-35 N. – Website

➡️ Keep reading: From Cocktails to Dessert, Salt Traders Coastal Cooking Makes Waves

Best Unique Mojitos in Austin

The classic mojito gets a flavor profile upgrade at the following bars and restaurants.

4/ Jack Allen’s

Fresh cherries upgrade the classic mojito at Jack Allen’s Kitchen (Photo: Resplendent Hospitality)

Get ready to savor this cherry bomb at Jack Allen’s Kitchen! Cruzan Black Cherry Rum, black cherries, lime, mint, and soda meld to form an exceptional cocktail with a flavor punch.

Multiple locations – Website

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5/ Cookbook

Enjoy Cookbook’s pink-hued mojito

Enjoy the Last of the Mojitos at Cookbook, the cafe located within Austin Central Library. This cocktail features rum, muddled mint, simple syrup, and pomegranate juice to keep things as interesting as the French and Indian War.

3201 E. Cesar Chavez St. – Website

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6/ Hula Hut

It doesn’t get any better than mint, lime, and fresh strawberries at Hula Hut

“Tropic like it’s hot!” is Hula Hut’s unofficial slogan, which you’ll find printed on t-shirts at the Lake Austin restaurant and bar. This is no doubt a sunny, waterside oasis. So if you need a break from urban life, head in to soak in the island vibes, and wash it all down with a traditional or strawberry coconut mojito. The latter is made with vibrant berries and muddled mint.

3825 Lake Austin Blvd. – Website

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@dollarsaenz86 wants to know:

Where is your favorite place to get a mojito in Austin?