The Cojito is a sweet

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made with lime and

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, and typically

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and

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. It is a variant of the

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, but typically adds coconut flavor. This can be done by adding coconut milk or coconut-flavored

liqueur A liqueur ( , ; ) is an alcoholic drink composed of Liquor, spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-age ...

s, or by using coconut-flavored rum such as Blue Chair Bay, Cruzan coconut, or Malibu. Coconut on the rim of the

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may also be used. The use of coconut rum gives the Cojito a more "tropical" taste than the mojito. The strong minty taste may lead some to adjust downward the quantity of fresh mint leaves used.

Variants

Several variants of the Cojito exist: * The ''sparkling Cojito'' includes

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. Similarly, lemon-lime soda can be included in the recipe. * ''Herbal Cojitos'' may include

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and even

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as ingredients. * The ''Co Cojito'', originated by the self-described "Restaurant & Chocolate Boutique" Co Co. Sala in

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, is based on

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-infused

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and adds dark

flakes as a flavoring agent, in addition to the usual lime and mint.

Locales

The Cojito is popular in Cuba,, and is thought of as a "Latin" drink, but is also served in restaurants in the British Virgin Islands, the United States, and even Laos.

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