Those who love mint must love mojitos, and fans of Ernest Hemingway probably do too (it was the writer’s favorite, after all). This mixed drink is the perfect combination of rum, sugar, sparkling water and lime juice with a blast of minty freshness. It’s served up at so many different places in Queens, but only one can be crowned the best. So this year try out the Best Mojito in Queens for a minty experience unlike no other.
2024: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mojito!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377 – tequilasunriseofbayside.com
One sip of this year’s Best of the Boro winner for Best Mojito from Tequila Sunrise and you’ll be transported to a tropical paradise. An irresistible combination of white rum, simple syrup, lime juice, club soda and mint leaves, this margarita alternative is less sweet, but just as satisfying. The colorful restaurant also offers happy hours and live entertainment, once you’ve loosened up with one (or two) mojitos. If that mint garnish is leaving you hungry, you’re in luck. The food at Tequila Sunrise is equally delicious. Try the signature fajitas (with chicken, shrimp or churrasco steak) or tacos bistec al carbon. Both pair nicely with Tequila Sunrise’s refreshing, tall, icy mojito. But then again, what doesn’t?
2023: Queens Voted Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar Best Mojito!
Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar
8115 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights
(347) 617-1606 – bantrybaynyc.com
There’s nothing like catching up with friends over cocktails and a delicious meal, and there’s nowhere better to do it than Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar. Their delicious Colombian small plates are the perfect pairing for the best mojito around, made with fresh mint and lime and available in different flavors. Not a rum fan? Don’t worry, all their drinks are top-notch — fan favorites include the rumba, the passion caipirinha, and the media luna. Get them during happy hour any day of the week, or during a fun weekend brunch! While you sip, enjoy a meal that expertly fuses fresh, savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. As the weather gets nicer, check out their gorgeous outdoor seating — or, if you’re in a rush, order a hot meal and a drink to enjoy on the go.
2022: Queens Voted The Alcove Best Mojito!
The Alcove
41-11 49th St, Sunnyside
(347) 813-4159
This American/Latin fusion restaurant in Sunnyside is the best place for you to get a refreshing mojito. This highball drink traditionally consists of five ingredients, white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water and mint. But at The Alcove, you can order a traditional or non-traditional mojito with one of several flavors including tamarind, passion fruit, guava, pineapple and coconut. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, The Alcove also has mojito flights, which means that you don’t have to choose just one flavor. Mojito flights are 5 ounce pours of four mojito flavors. Order one and see which flavor is your favorite. Pair any mojito with a wrap or sandwich, some shareable appetizers off of the “For You & Them” menu, a salad or a juicy burger.
2021: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mojito!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377 – www.tequilasunriseofbayside.com
Mojitos frequently serve as a suitable alternative to heavier cocktails saturated with sugar and juice. They’re on the lighter side, making them the perfect afternoon or evening drink. At Tequila Sunrise in Bayside, its mojitos transport you to a warm, tropical paradise. Made with white rum, simple syrup, lime juice, club soda and garnished with mint leaves, you can’t only leave the restaurant without having more than one. Since 1988, Tequila Sunrise has provided the Bayside community with memorable cocktails that’ll knock the socks off anyone who enjoys sipping on a drink. Its mojitos are also perfect for happy hour functions and a girl’s night out. What are you waiting for? Order the drink from only the best in the borough!
2020: Queens Voted Sangria Tapas & Wine Best Mojito!
Sangria Tapas & Wine
29-02 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing
(718) 358-2727 – www.sangrialatinrestaurant.com
With a full cocktail bar, coffees and a famous sangria, you’ll never go thirsty at Sangria Tapas & Wine! At this family-owned local restaurant, you can pair your drinks with a diverse menu full of Latin and Spanish cuisine. Dine for dinner, or come in earlier to try the brunch menu! And since the sangria here is just that good, the kitchen puts it in the egg English muffin to make its “Sangria Benedict.” On weekend afternoons, don’t miss the restaurant’s bottomless brunch! Enjoy this special on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. Try Sangria Tapas & Wine’s dinner menu options like rice bowls, tacos, and taco salad as well!
2019: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mojito!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377
This flavorful Mexican restaurant, at home on Bell Boulevard, takes the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, but also for – you guessed it – its minty fresh mojitos. A fan-favorite among loyal patrons, Tequila Sunrise’s mojito is easily the best in the borough.
2018: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mojito!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-0377 – www.baysidetequila.com
This flavorful Mexican restaurant, at home on Bell Boulevard, takes the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, but also for – you guessed it – its minty fresh mojitos. A fan-favorite among loyal patrons, Tequila Sunrise’s mojito is easily the best in the borough.
2017: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mojito!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
718-631-0377
This flavorful Mexican restaurant, at home on Bell Boulevard, takes the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, but also for – you guessed it – its minty fresh mojitos. A fan-favorite among loyal patrons, Tequila Sunrise’s mojito is easily the best in the borough.
