Hey There,

All month we have been sharing black owned brands and today, on the last Monday in Black History Month, we are sharing a cocktail using Shinju, a Japanese Whiskey. Shinju is “double distilled, with wafts of honey, orange and vanilla, accompanied by hints of herbaceous notes and light oak." In a word, this whiskey is delicate and I am in love! We paired this  award winning whiskey with two types of mangoes along with a black co-owned bitters brand Hella Cocktail Co. 

Find Shinju, near you! https://www.shinjuwhisky.com/
Find Hella Cocktail Co., near you! https://hellacocktail.co/pages/find-it

Although BHM is ending we will be keeping this party going and will continue to share Black Owned brands and let you know where to grab them! We hope you enjoy! As always, if you make any of our drinks, take a picture and share them with us online! Instagram ---> @ staynfocusimages

This makes 2 drinks! Let's get started!

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Here's what you need:

For Garnish
4-6 Thin Half moon mango slices(skin on)
 

For Mango Simple Syrup
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Cups Water
2 Mangoes ( we used both Honey/Ataulfo and Tommy Atkins variety of mango)
 

For Drink
 3 oz. Shinju Japanese Whiskey
 2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
 2 oz. Mango Simple Syrup
 2-4 Dashes Hella Cocktail Co. Ginger Bitters
 Egg Whites from 1 Large Egg 

You will also need, 2 Whiskey Glasses, Shakercup, Hawthorne Strainer, Pairing Knife, Fine Mesh Strainer, large saucepan, colander, 2 cocktail picks and ice.
 

Let's Make the Garnish!

1. Thinly slice mango until you have 4-6 slices (we used a mandolin)
2. Lay out 2-3 slices with ends overlapping and begin tightly rolling to create your rose.
3. Skewer with cocktail pick and set aside.
4. Repeat to create your second garnish.

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Let's Make the Simple Syrup!

1. Cut up mangoes (skin on) into cubes and add to sauce pan.
2. Add water & sugar to large sauce pan over medium heat.
3. Let simmer for 1/2 hour.
4. Let cool then strain into mason jar and set aside.

Note: Don’t throw away those cooked mangoes. You could mash them for a tasty spread, use them as a filling in a puff pastry, or enjoy them plain as a sweet snack.

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Let's Make the Drink!

1. In your shaker add:
   • Lemon Juice (2 oz)
   • Egg Whites
   • Bitters (2-4 Dashes)
2. Dry Shake (i.e., w/o Ice) vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Add to shaker cup:
   • Ice
   • Shinju Whiskey (3 oz)
   • Mango Simple Syrup (2oz)
4. Shake vigorously for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Strain equally into 2 Coupe glasses.
6. Spoon any additional froth left in your shaker cup on top of drink.
7. Add your mango rose garnish.
8. Enjoy!

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