La Mamajuana: Dominican spirit drink

If we have to mention a typical drink from the Dominican Republic, it must be mentioned without a doubt the "Mamajuana" or "Damajuana", a drink that has its charm because it is surrounded by a mysterious aura.

The mixture of leaves, sweet spices, Brazilian wood, roots and Indian vine are the main ingredients. It is left to marinate in a glass bottle for some time and then rum is added and the result is a stimulating spirit drink.

This very popular drink both in the city and in the countryside of the Dominican Republic has two properties according to popular speech: the first is that it is an excellent medicine for respiratory problems like the common cold, flu and kidney problems and the second property is that it is an excellent aphrodisiac for couples.

Indeed, tradition indicates that the secret for the well-known concoction to have that aphrodisiac power is a very special ingredient, it is about hawksbill turtle sex member which is added as magic powder, especially for the best male performance in intimacy.

Preparation is important. It is not about mixing the ingredients and voila, on the contrary, the preparation of the «mamajuana» has a process This begins with the dicing of the vines, roots, sticks and leaves in a fresh state (still green) and letting them dry for 25 to 30 days, and then placing the ingredients in a glass bottle.

The next process consists of removing the combination of bitter and dry flavors that has been impregnated in the bottle, many of the artists who are dedicated to the preparation of the "mamajuana" call this process "The cure for mamajuana". Some use honey, red wine and molasses and others replace honey with melao, a third alternative is to boil cinnamon, star anise and honey. Once the preparation is ready, pour it over the bottle and let it rest for 24 or 48 hours.

Finally, the liquid is withdrawn and add the amount of rum that you think is convenient and you will get a delicious drink that will not only cure him of his respiratory diseases, but will also be an aphrodisiac ally for love affairs. Enjoy your meal.