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Mojito and Mojo

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Definition: Mojito can mean an alcoholic drink made of rum, sugar, lime juice, crushed mint leaves, soda water, and shaved ice. It can also mean a garlic dipping sauce. The word mojito comes from the Spanish word mojo which means a sauce or marinade often containing lime juice.

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Pronunciation: [m-oh-hee-toe]Audio Link

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