Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill
Southpoint, Durham, NC
http://www.firebirdsrockymountaingrill.com/
The Mango Mojito is made with 10 Cane rum, mango and lime juices, mint, and club soda. It tasted like sugar syrup with a tease of mango that I couldn't catch up to until I was halfway through the drink. At that point, a bit of mint and lime also joined the party but the rum was mostly a no show. It's not a party if I can't taste the rum.
Reviewed 8.14.09.
Most of my posts on nightlife feature a specific cocktail that I’ve enjoyed rather than focusing on the atmosphere of the bar, club, or wine bar that I’m patronizing. Largely, that’s because I care more about what’s in my glass than I do what’s playing on the speakers. However, I am far more likely to enjoy neighborhood dive bars and wine bars than I am a club or anywhere with loud music. I’ll still give the latter a try, and if the beverages are inventive and fun, I’ll be back no matter the soundtrack!
My standard order at a bar that likely doesn’t make fancy cocktails? A whiskey and ginger beer or a gin and tonic. Learn more about my nightlife and cocktail posts here.
