Best. Cocktails. Ever.

It’s summertime, and last we checked, it was 5 o’clock somewhere. Here’s a pocket guide to America’s best  Latin coctelitos—from mojitos to margaritas. You’re welcome.

Caipirinha
Piola
It may be a pizzeria, but Piola’s caipirinhas are a smash! This popular Miami joint now has locations worldwide, from the States to Brazil.
1625 Alton Road, Miami, Fl 33139
(305) 674-1660

Sangria
Cha Cha Cha
There’s always a wait at this San Francisco tapas bar, but if you kill time with a pitcher of sangria, you’ll forget what you were waiting for.
1801 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 386-5758

Mojito
Ideya
This cute Latin Caribbean bistro in New York City complements its killer mojitos with a live salsa band.
349 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013
(212) 625-1441

Pisco Sour
Eastern Standard
Only a mixologist can make this sharp, sweet Peruvian brandy cocktail. Boston’s Jackson Cannon and crew get it right all the time.
528 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9100

Margarita
Pico’s Mex Mex
At this Houston spot, there are over 10 different options when it comes to ’ritas, and they come as big as 48 oz.—without breaking the bank.
5941 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081
(713) 662-8383