Mama Juana

[Jib]

During my recent trip to the Dominican Republic I was offered a local drink called "Mama Juana". Gave it a try and found it quiet nice. I guess it has origins back with the native Tanio who made a tea from herbs and tree bark. The Europeans introduced the idea of adding rum, red wine and honey. The locals claim this drink is helpful for lovers. I thought it had a taste similar to Port.

[Mission]

Neat. I remember on my first trip to the Caribbean (St. Kitts) they had a drink called Ting with a Sting which was a local Sprite-like beverage with rum mixed into it. This, of course, does not date back, but it's fun to say. Like Mama Juana. (Somehow I doubt the native Tanio called it that, though.)

[Jib]

When first asked if I wanted to try this beverage I thought they had offered me something to smoke...

[Littleneckhalfshell]

"" I guess it has origins back with the native Tanio who made a tea from herbs and tree bark""

Ahh...... maybe you should check and see exactly what the 'herb' was, it might explain the name!

[Jib]

Good point! I did bring some of the herb and bark home in a bottle. Made it through customs but then again I didn't mention it.