Mojito in Side — Fresh Lime, Mint & Bacardi at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar

The Mojito at Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side is a classic rum cooler made with Bacardi, soda, fresh lime, mint and sugar. It's a bright, refreshing cocktail poured in our old-town bar, open daily until late — one of the easiest drinks to enjoy on a warm Side evening with friends.

What a Mojito is at Hawaii

A Mojito is one of those cocktails everyone recognises but few places get right. Ours keeps it simple and true to form: Bacardi rum, soda, fresh lime, mint and sugar — five honest ingredients, nothing hidden. The lime brings the tang, the mint gives it that cool herbal lift, the sugar rounds off the edges, and the soda keeps it long and easy. It's a drink you sip slowly rather than knock back, and it works just as well before dinner as it does long after your plates have been cleared.

We've been pouring drinks at our spot in Side old town (512. Sk.) since 2000, and the Mojito is one of the cocktails people come back for. It sits alongside a full bar list, so if rum-and-mint is your thing, you're in the right place.

How Hawaii serves it

Expect the Mojito the way it's meant to be — cold, fresh and built to order. The fresh lime and mint do the heavy lifting here, so you get that green, zesty aroma before the glass even reaches your lips. The Bacardi keeps it light rather than heavy, the sugar balances the sour, and the soda lengthens everything into a proper thirst-quencher rather than a short, boozy sip.

It's a warm-weather drink through and through. On a summer night in Side, with the old-town streets buzzing and the grill going in the background, a Mojito is exactly the kind of long, cool cocktail that hits the spot. We use fresh ingredients daily across the kitchen and bar, so the lime and mint in your glass aren't an afterthought.

Who it's for and when to order it

The Mojito is a crowd-pleaser. If you like your drinks refreshing rather than strong-tasting, or you want something that isn't beer or wine but still goes down easy, this is your pick. It's a natural aperitif to open the evening, a good partner while you're browsing the menu, and an equally good choice later on when the karaoke stage gets going and the live sport screens are on.

The smartest time to order one? During our daily Happy Hour, 19:00 to 20:00 — that golden hour before dinner when a cold Mojito and good company are all you need. And because we're open every day from 10:00 to 02:00, there's rarely a bad time to drop in for one.

What to pair it with

A Mojito is versatile at the table. Its lime-and-mint freshness cuts nicely through richer plates from our wood-fire and charcoal grill, and it's a light, bright counterpoint to a shared thin-crust 33cm pizza or a plate of starters and meze to kick the night off.

If you fancy exploring the rest of the bar, there's plenty to choose from — take a look at our cocktail bar if mixed drinks are your main event, our signature Blue Hawaii for something with a bit more show, or our frozen cocktails when you want something icy. We also pour alcohol-free cocktails so the younger guests don't miss out. The full drinks list, with today's prices, lives on our live menu.

How it fits the wider menu

The Mojito is one line on a long and varied menu. We're an international restaurant as much as a bar — grill, pizza, pasta, kebabs, seafood and steaks all share the kitchen. So whether you're settling in for a full dinner or just came for drinks with friends, a Mojito fits right in. It's also a fine choice on a romantic evening or during a bigger group dinner or birthday.

Good to know

For today's price on the Mojito and the rest of the cocktail list, check our live menu — it's always kept current. Planning to come in? You can book a table online, especially handy in high season and around Happy Hour.

We're in Side old town on 512. Sk. (Manavgat, Antalya), open daily 10:00–02:00, with free hotel pickup from selected hotels (round trip) and affordable two-way transfer if you're staying farther out. Takeaway and nearby delivery are available too. Questions or want to arrange pickup? Message us on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83 and we'll sort it out. Please drink responsibly.