The mojito is a refreshing and delicious cocktail that has a long and interesting history. The drink was reportedly created in the early 16th century by a Spanish conquistador named Hernando Cortez. Cortez was in Cuba serving as the governor of the island, and one day he and his men were out exploring when they came across some local farmers who were drinking a beverage made from sugarcane juice, lime, and mint. Cortez and his men were intrigued and decided …