Summer tonic: 5 of Tokyo's freshest drinks

by Melinda Joe

The searing heat and soul-crushing humidity of Tokyo summers can be hard to handle. This, we know.

Fortunately, the city has plenty of stylish bars providing air-conditioned respite and expertly mixed fruity cocktails to make the season more bearable.

All drinks listed are subject to availability and come and go like the seasons themselves. We could say similar things about the prices. Feel free to ask for a suggestion -- they're all good.

Nothing says summer like a good mojito.

The Oak Door Bar on the sixth floor of the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi was one of the first places in Tokyo to popularize fresh-fruit mojitos and they’re still as good as ever -- available in a rainbow array of flavors from raspberry to ume.