mojito
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of mojito
First recorded in 1930–35; from Latin American Spanish (Cuba), diminutive of Spanish mojo orange sauce or marinade, from mojar “to make wet”
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Yet aside from how to make a mojito and carry a tray of glasses above his head, the England manager said his time at the bar taught him valuable lessons for his future career.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
At 9:47 this evening, after a virgin mojito and fish tacos, I complete a deck titled “Why Putting Yourself First Is Good for Salmon.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Mocktails: Whether you’re ordering a virgin mojito at a bar or shaking up your very own spicy pineapple margarita, mocktails let you experience all of the summer fun without any of the alcohol.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
Both are customizable with a selection of 30 odors, including gardenia, caramel, ginger, clove, mojito and coconut milk.
From Scientific American ● May 9, 2023
In Old Havana, they say, La Bodeguita is to the mojito as La Floridita is to Hemingway's beloved daiquiri.
From Salon ● Nov. 24, 2021
The cliches – classic cars, cigars and mojitos – still appeal to many, while others prefer to travel the island absorbing its history, culture and music.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024
"If this carries on, we are going to have real problems keeping open a cool drinks store," she told Reuters as she mixed mojitos.
From Reuters ● Aug. 4, 2022
Power brokers travel in packs, drink mojitos in beachwear, and make connections at poolside bars and after-hours receptions.
From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2021
Women perched on bar stools sip blueberry mojitos in front of wall-to-wall screens, erupting in cheers when their soccer team scores.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2019
Female bonding is not limited to teenage friendship, Mommy and Me classes and after-work mojitos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2019
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