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A visit to Sipsmith Distillery in London explores an artisanal approach to British gins.

Enjoy an informal but tasty meal at Mojito’s. The food and drinks are inexpensive and good quality and the service isn’t bad either. Chicken, fish, seafood and steak are all presented nicely seasoned in generous proportions. Air-conditioning is on very high though, so you may want to bring a jacket. Specific recommendations are Conch salad with lime for seafood lovers, skirt steak with black beans and rice for carnivores and mofongo all around, although I personally prefer tostones. The mojitos aren’t bad, but my gin tonic was flat.

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This landmark hotel, built in the Swiss rustic style popular at the turn of the 19th century, has hosted Winston Churchill, Arturo Toscanini, Albert Einstein, the Shah of Iran, Henry Kissinger, and the Rolling Stones, among others. Situated high above Zurich, with a sweeping forest and a golf course for company, it offers breathtaking views of the city, the lake, and even—on clear days—the Alps.

Renovated in 2008 by Lord Foster for a cool 385 million Swiss francs, it now features a bold, contemporary edifice that wraps around the turreted original, two entirely new wings (the Spa Wing and the Golf Wing), and a completely revamped interior. While the rooms in the Main Building (the historic structure) are appointed with traditional furniture and hand-painted wallpaper to give a regal, turn-of-the-century feel, the newer rooms are equipped with balconies and bathrooms of white marble or sand-colored Jura limestone. Imagined by London-based United Designers, they also come with flat-screen televisions with integrated Bang & Olufsen CD and DVD players.

The four signature suites sprawl over hundreds of square meters and feature steam showers, whirlpool baths, and even (in one case) a grand piano. The hotel also offers an expansive spa and wellness center.

Even tea looks elegant when served in a martini glass! This Bello Tea special is one of several SpecialTeas that include a nonalcoholic capirinha and sangria and are served pretty and cold. I’ll reprint the recipe so you can make the Bello Mojito at home but give Tammy Reddy’s shop in the Chicago French Market a visit. She’s got an amazing selection of loose leaf teas and she offers Tea Tasting and Education Classes to expand your tea horizons. Bello Tea’s Mojito 8 ounces (oz.) Bello Hibiscus Spearmint Tea (brewed and chilled) 2 teaspoons sugar + 2 oz water (or 2 oz. simple syrup) 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. Sparkling Water Lime Slices Fresh mint Muddle mint and lime in a martini shaker and add ice. Pour in sugar and water (or simple syrup), lime juice and tea and shake well. Strain into 2 martini glasses and add sparkling water. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices.

This falls under absolutely freakin’ kick-ass entrepreneurship. Still quite taken by Ibiza’s #1 Mojitoman! Why is he wearing a wetsuit you ask? Here’s the deal...he SWIMS (!!) from anchored boat to boat, drags a watertight bag behind him with all needed ingredients, climbs aboard and voilà makes you one of the best mojitos you’ll ever have–made with FRESH MINT, of course. Brilliant. The mojito’s come in 3 sizes, and flavors. S (€15), M (€20), and L (€30). I had a strawberry one, and still dream about it. Mojitoman is awesome. You’ll never know when he’ll swim up to your boat...so consider yourself very, very lucky if he, or his cute partner, Mojitowoman, climb aboard. Cheers! >Nina Dietzel traveled to Spain courtesy of Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza (http://www.hrhibiza.com).

Following a Cuban meal—such as malango fritters and churrasco a la Cubano—and a few glasses of the house specialty—flavored mojitos—things heat up and Latin rhythms take hold as couples step onto the dance floor. As inviting for couples out on a date as it is to groups of friends on a night out, Saturday nights at Cuba Libre feature salsa dancers, singers, and DJs spinning bachata, merengue, and Latin house.

World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe has helped Norway’s light-roast coffee gain an international following. Here’s where he goes when he’s not at his eponymous coffee shop in Oslo: “This bar in the Grünerløkka neighborhood transports you to the early ’60s. It was one of the country’s first cocktail bars to make everything by hand. In summer, the mojitos are killer.” Thorvald Meyers Gate 30. This appeared in the August/September 2013 issue. Image courtesy of Bar Boca

There’s a reason that Zona 10 in Guatemala City is called Zona Viva, or the lively neighborhood. Allegretto, a restaurant, bar, and dance venue with a self-described “European ambiance,” is part of that reason. During the day, locals pop in for coffee on a lunch break. In the evening, you might see them again sipping a cocktail on the patio during a convivial happy hour. Depending on your mood, you’re welcome to a seat indoors or out for an espresso, wine, or a mojito.

South Edison never disappoints, with an always-reliable selection of oysters and the best raw bar in town. Their porgy a la plancha is a vision on a plate prepared with maitake mushroom, corn purée, jalapeño and micro ruby radish. Other standouts include olive oil braised baby octopus tacos and fluke sashimi with plum chili jam and smoked seat salt. To drink, my Montauk Mojito with mint and berry puree went down just a little too easy. The check arrives in a cute red tin surrounded by fresh saltwater taffy — which somehow helps to soften the blow.

Get a bird’s-eye view of Laguna and its famous sunsets at the Rooftop Lounge, which sits atop La Casa del Camino hotel. Drinks here include a lengthy list of red, white, and sparkling wines as well as specialty cocktails like mojitos in strawberry, mango, and ginger flavors. To pair with your sips, there’s a range of small bites, from barbecue meatballs with blue cheese slaw to bacon-wrapped dates and coconut-breaded shrimp. Just be sure to come prepared with sunglasses and a hat, as shade is limited, and bring your four-legged friend—the bar is dog-friendly.

The Mandarin Oriental was an early arrival to the Sanya beach boom, and their Sunset Bar is a fantastic place to have drinks in the evening. It has a huge open space with a stunning view of Dadong Bay; it really is the best place in town for sundowners. The cocktails are surprisingly good—try the mojito—though they hit the wallet pretty hard. For non-drinkers, they advertise a full high tea in the afternoons. I just love those little cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off.

Its proper name is Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room, but pretty much everyone just calls it Neumos (pronounced new-mows, a reference to the previous venue in that space, Moe’s Mo’Roc’N Café). The space includes the Pike Street Fish Fry, the Moe Bar, and a new downstairs venue, the Barboza. Neumos features indie rock, metal, hip-hop, punk, and electronica bands, plus DJ nights and special events. Happy hour is 3-7 p.m. every day, and includes $3 wells, selected $3 shots, $4 mojitos and margaritas, and $5 well shot + beer. On weekends, wells are $2, and Bloody Marys and mimosas are $4.

Tucked away on Enric Granados Street in Barcelona‘s Eixample Esquerra neighborhood, DelaCrem is some of the best gelato Barcelona has to offer. Freshly made with seasonal ingredients, summer-time flavors to try include mojito, and fresh fig. The little ice-cream parlor’s coffee and cakes are tasty, too.

Arnold’s is Cincy’s oldest pub and it feels like it: nice’n cozy, with that worn-in, august feeling of a place just rife with history. Passing through that history at the actual bar brings you to a great open patio in the back that sometimes has blues bands. Food is really good and the drinks are great, especially the mojito. Having one of those while sitting out on the patio, listening to blues, can’t be beat. Esquire Magazine lists their “16 Best Bars in America,” and Arnold’s on Eighth Street in downtown Cincinnati is one of them!