Mama Juana (or Mamajuana ) is a Dominican Republic drink made by allowing rum, red wine and honey to soak in bottles with bark and spices. It tasted similar to port wine and it was a deep red color.
The specific herbs that make up Mamajuana were originally prepared as herbal teas by the original Taino Indians; post-Columbus, alcohol is added to the recipe. In addition to being reported as an aphrodisiac, Mamajuana is also consumed due to the recognized drug value. Alcohol is said to act as a base of extracts that attract curative herbs' properties, creating herbal tincture often presented as an injection. Positive effects reported on health vary from flu-to-gastrointestinal and circulatory support, blood cleanser, sexual potency, kidney and liver tonic.
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Etymology
The term Mama Juana has the same French origin as the English word demijohn, which refers to a large squat bottle with a narrow short neck, usually covered with rattan. It is thought to come from the French Dame Jeanne (Lady Jane), a term still used to describe this type of bottle. In Spanish-speaking countries, Dame Jeanne transforms into "damajuana", or Dama Juana and then, in the Dominican Republic, becomes Mama Juana (Jane's mother). There are many different recipe variations to make Mamajuana, since the name refers to the container or bottle originally used to prepare and store the maceration, not the finished product itself.
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History
Mama Juana is considered one of the first distilled spirits in America, even before rum. This makes sense given Christopher Columbus mixes European alcohol with Taino's Indian herbal tea and this creates mamajuana.
During the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo, the sale of mamajuana was banned. The law states that a medical license is required to sell mamajuana.
Mama Juana was popularized as a local herbal remedy and an aphrodisiac in the 1950s by Jesus Rodriguez, originally from San Juan De La Maguana. Rodriguez will travel with others by truck to Barahona, Azua, Pedernales, and many other provinces in the Dominican Republic to collect the rods needed to make medicinal drinks. He often uses Carne De Carey (Tortuga) which is an active ingredient that makes aphrodisiacs. Rodriguez will eventually be known under the "Mamajuana" moniker by many locals Tatico Henriquez and other tÃÆ'pico merengue artists such as Trio Reynoso and El Cieguito De Nagua, who are Rodriguez's close friends.
Other famous mamajuana drinkers are Porfirio Rubirosa, the famous Dominican playboy, polo player, race car driver and secret agent. Rubirosa is renowned for his sexual prowess and is known as a fond mamajuana drinker, as mentioned in his biography, The Last Playboy.
The local residents of the Dominican Republic refer to Mamajuana as "Baby Maker" and "El Para Palo", which means Lifting the Staff. The Dominicans say, "Whatever tortures you - the Mamajuana who takes care of it"
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Mama Juana is a mixture of bark and spice left to soak in rum (most often dark rum but white rum is not uncommon), red wine and honey. Solid materials (local leaves, bark, logs and roots) vary from region to region, but usually include the following:
- AnamÃÆ'º ( Petiveria alliacea )
- Anis Estrellado (star aniseed, Illicium verum )
- Bohuco Pega Palo ( Cissus verticillata )
- Albahaca (basil, Ocimum basilicum )
- Canelilla ( Cinnamodendron ekmanii )
- Bojuco Caro ( Wine Wife )
- Marabeli ( Securidaca virgata )
- Clavo Dulce (Whole Clove)
- Maguey ( Agave spp.) exit
- Timacle ( Chiococca alba )
In addition to the above standard recipes, it is common for individuals to add other ingredients such as cinnamon, raisins, strawberries, molasses, and lemon or lime juice. Some recipes are said to include grated tortoiseshell, or sea turtle shell penis for aphrodisiac effects. Potions are usually stored at room temperature and served in a glass. As with any other alcoholic drink the longer the maker leaves it better. It is also advisable that when making your own at home from a mixed bark/pre-packed mixture, you first cure the dry material with white rum. Dispose of fluids after a few days and then follow your rum, wine, and honey recipe. By doing this, the initial bitterness is released from the bark/roots, making the first batch more drinkable.
Consume
Mamajuana is available in three ways:
- Previously packaged dry ingredients, cured by customers and macerates
- Ready to drink, including ingredients in bottles
- Ready to drink, filter, and bottle
The most common way to consume mukjuana in the Dominican Republic is neat or as a shot of room temperature.
With the popularization of ready-to-drink brands, there is a growing interest for mamajuana among the mixed experts. Many on-premise companies now offer mamajuana recipes in their cocktail offerings.
In recent years, mamajuana consumption has increased sharply, with commercial brands becoming available in the Dominican Republic and internationally. Premium brands, such as Candela and Anteroz, are exported and sold internationally. Ready-to-drink brands like KaribÃÆ'º, Tremols, and KalembÃÆ'º can be purchased at duty-free shops, resorts, and liquor stores.
In addition to the Dominican Republic, there is also an increase in mamajuana consumption in Miami and Miami Beach, New York, Spain, and PerÃÆ'º. With the introduction of professional brands, Mamajuana became the world's home drink.
References
External links
- Mamajuana in Germany
- Candela Mamajuana
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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