So what exactly is Mamajuana? A “miracle” potion created long ago in what was then known as Quisqueya, solely populated by the native Taino Indians, modernly known as the Dominican Republic. Mamajuana is a concoction of various herbs, and roots that is mixed with rum, wine, honey and spices and has customarily been used to cure everything from impotency, to a sore throat, to the stomach flu. Mamajuana known to be an aphrodisiac by many is used to promote overall good health and vitality. Only a handful of families in the Dominican Republic still brew the mixture and keep this tradition alive. We, at Mamajuana Café and Wine Bar, take great pride in offering you a drink of mamajuana, a great tasting piece of history.
