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WHAT IS  MAMAJUANA?

Mamajuana is a drink exclusively from the Dominican Republic that is made by adding rum , red wine and honey to a combination of twigs, leaves and herbs. Mamajuana is a semi sweet alcoholic beverage with a unique combination of woody and herbal flavors. People normally drink it straight or on the rocks but it is also used in the preparation of cocktails. Although mamajuana became famous for its aphrodisiac effects and its ability to stimulate the libido, the drink was originally regarded as a cure-all treatment for many ailments form a common cold , right through to far more serious conditions. The specific herbs and twigs that make up mamajuana were originally prepared as an herbal tea by the native Tainos; post-Columbus, alcohol was added to the recipe.

MAMAJUANA MAYIMBE

Mamajuana Mayimbe is the number one mamajuana of the Dominican Republic. Through a maceracion proces of rum with twigs, leaves and spices the unique characterizing mamajuana flavour is obtained. After adding red wine and honey the drink is filtered and bottled. Mamajuana Mayimbe is a premium ready to drink mamajuana, unique in its taste and at 60 proof alcohol content (30 % by volume) a rememberable licor you will not forget. Cheers!

HOW IS MAMAJUANA MADE?

The making of mamajuana consists of an elaborated multi step process. First a large bottle is filled with a specific combination of certain twigs, herbs and leaves.  Then wine is added for "curing" the ingredients which consists of sanitizing and eliminating the bitterness of the ingredients .  After a few days this wine is discarded. The next step is adding rum, wine and honey to the ingredients which initiates the maceration process. When the mixture acquires the desired taste after a few days the drink is ready to be enjoyed. The maceration can be repeated several times with the same batch but with every batch the maceration will take more time untill the ingredients loose their flavoring abilities.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

Buying mamajuana can be challenging with all the different brands that are offered. But according to the experts the best quality mamajuanas are the brands MAYIMBE and KARIBU.

Their master blenders have develloped an exquisite infusion of carefully selected ingredients which made them the absolute market leaders.

They were also the first who  succeeded in taking the traditionally home made mamajuana to the next level; a premium ready to drink mamajuana  while staying true to  the authentic essence of the real Dominican mamajuana.