mojito
Americannoun
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mojitos
plural
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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It seems like the NFL realized players could claim to have been demonstrating their love for anything from water to a wild huckleberry mint mojito mocktail and decided to let this one go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Sample a twist on dinner and drinks: Would you try a mojito with gazpacho or a martini with pho?
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
With soothing contemporary design, there’s something for everyone at this U District hangout, from Viet coffee favorites to boba tea and a mint mojito iced coffee.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 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
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
The main reason I grow mint is to make juleps, mojitos and tabbouleh, the Mediterranean bulgur wheat-based salad.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
“Our signature Abbey martinis or Abbey mojitos are customer favorites during Pride season, and our new sandwiches for Out on Robertson along with our key lime pie are an absolute must.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2021
I’m full of Thai takeout, had two mojitos, my voice is shot from all the conference calls, and it’s Friday.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
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