mojito

noun
mo·​ji·​to | \ mō-ˈhē-tō How to pronounce mojito (audio) \
plural mojitos

Definition of mojito

: a cocktail made of rum, sugar, mint, lime juice, and soda water

Examples of mojito in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The grand staircase once again rises majestically from the lobby to the second floor, and guests sip mojitos and pisco sours in graceful arched loggias. Susan Spano, Los Angeles Times, "The Castañeda reopens in Las Vegas, N.M., thanks to an entrepreneur with a soft spot for historic hotels," 31 Aug. 2019 Tour stops vary, but could include beer flights and tamales at The Rustic, chicken shawarma at Phoenicia, pomegranate mojitos from Kulture, authentic French crepes at Brasserie du Parc, and cocktails and dessert at Reserve 101. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Culinary walking tour of downtown Houston launched," 8 July 2019 Philz Coffee is opening its second location Sept. 1 near the University of Chicago, serving up pour-over coffee and menu favorites like the Tesora, Jacob’s Wonderbar and an iced mint mojito. Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, "In-house smoked brisket stars at new Flat & Point in Logan, plus more restaurant openings," 22 Aug. 2019 Pomegranate Bubbly Mojito: Cool and crisp take on a mojito is a combination of mint, lime and a twist of tart pomegranate with the snappy and sweet effervescence of Cannon River Sparkling Edelweiss wine. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Minnesota State Fair announces new beers, drinks for this year," 29 July 2019 The Raleigh, inspired by Bayusik’s love of the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, is a spin on a non-alcoholic mojito with cucumber, lime, mint and soda water, and the El Pilluelo, with lime, grapefruit and soda water, features rosemary syrup. Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Shell & Bones: Unique summer cocktails, with or without booze, but always with a spectacular view," 12 July 2019 Freeze it into ice cubes to spike mojitos and gin-and-tonics with a double dose of mint. Chopped and added to soft butter, the spread refreshes morning toast or pancakes and dinner’s steamed vegetables and grilled fish. Jeanmarie Brownson, Twin Cities, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 18 July 2019 Freeze it into ice cubes to spike mojitos and gin-and-tonics with a double dose of mint. Chopped and added to soft butter, the spread refreshes morning toast or pancakes and dinner’s steamed vegetables and grilled fish. Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Refresh your summer cooking with versatile mint for grilled meats, salads and tea," 5 July 2019 Martinis, mojitos, margaritas and a variety of other drinks and wines are also available. Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, "Mimosa flights are on the drink menu at Uptown Cafe's newly added bar in Noblesville," 11 July 2019

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First Known Use of mojito

1934, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for mojito

American Spanish, diminutive of moje, mojo citrus marinade, from Spanish mojar to moisten, from Vulgar Latin *molliare — more at moil

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