mojito

[ moh-hee-toh ]

noun

1. a cocktail made with rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.

mojito

/ məˈhiːtəʊ /

noun

1. a cocktail consisting of rum, sugar, lime, mint, and soda water

Word History and Origins

Origin of mojito¹

First recorded in 1930–35; from Latin American Spanish (Cuba), diminutive of Spanish mojo orange sauce or marinade, from mojar “to make wet”

Word History and Origins

Origin of mojito¹

C20: Spanish, diminutive of mojo wet

Example Sentences

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

“The kids are like, ‘We want a virgin mojito or a virgin piña colada, and the next thing you know I am paying $18 for each,” he said.

From Seattle Times

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

It gives new life to a Strawberry-Mint Mojito, but it is equally good to prop up a vodka or gin and soda.

From Salon

"There's not a day when I don't look forward to coming to the office, and every day I learn something from the team about all manner of things, from aspects of American foreign policy to how to make a great mojito."

From BBC