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Cocktail Recipes Mojito

A mojito is a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, sparkling water and mint.

The origins of the mojito are murky, but it is generally accepted that the drink was first created in Cuba in the early 1900s. The name mojito is thought to come from the words mojo (a Cuban word for “magic”) andito (a diminutive suffix), which together means “little spell”.

The classic mojito is made with white rum, lime juice, sugar, sparkling water …

Mojito Cocktail History

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 …