Candela Mamajuana The Perfect Sip

Mamajuana has always been an interesting concoction and a staple of  Dominican life. Candela has created their version of this potent and delicious drink.

Mamajuan is a brew of rum, organic honey  and a mix of tree bark and herbs. It kind of has an earthy green tea aroma. No wonder - That part is taken from a tea that the Taino indigenous tribes made and gave to Christopher Columbus.He combined it with wine for the first Mama Juama Clove is one of the herbs used and star anise which give the liqueur that licorice taste.

I wanted to try the Candela brand  because they have the real deal.Theirs is 60 proof which is a bit potent. 

On it's own, it's a bit strong.I cut mine with Pepsi to give it a more rum and Coke  vibe.

It  definitely had a kick to it and I can see sipping this on Oscar night (along with on summer evenings too). You could also add flavored seltzer like Bubly.I mixed their grapefruit flavor with it .It makes for a nice tropical marriage . Next time I'll add grapefruit and pineapple c hunks for a truly tropical treat.

If you want a change of pace try Candela Mamajuana. This is an interesting spin on rum and Dominican tradition. Best of all it is a great mixer. There's a dozen or more new drinks that can be made with it.