noun
mojito
moh-HEE-toh
noun
1
A Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and soda water.
"We ordered mojitos at the beach bar."
"Fresh mint is essential for a good mojito."
How to Use Mojito
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA refreshing rum-and-mint cocktail that originated in Cuba.
Common pairings
classic mojito
strawberry mojito
Word Forms
mojitos plural
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Etymology
From Spanish mojito, a diminutive of mojo ("sauce"), ultimately from mojar, "to moisten."