Recipe: the Mango Southside (cocktail)

Whether you're counting down the days to your departure or simply savoring the stillness of a summer evening, this Mango Southside is your perfect pour: Bright, elegant, and effortlessly refreshing, this elevated cocktail evokes sun-drenched terraces, golden hour indulgence, and the kind of moments that linger long after your last sip.

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steps

Makes 4 cocktails | Bright, refreshing, and totally summer-centric

🛒 What You’ll Need

• 3 mason jars (or similar containers with lids)
  – Two 16 oz. jars (one for infused gin, one for sweet & sour)
  – One 24 oz. or larger jar (for shaking the cocktail)

• A liquid strainer

• Ice and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Step 1: Infuse the Gin (Do this 2 days ahead!)

In a 16 oz. jar, combine:

• 10 oz. New Amsterdam Gin (or another smooth, non-juniper-forward gin)

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced (or substitute with any seasonal fruit)

Close the lid, give it a good shake, and leave it on the counter for 48 hours to infuse.
Pro tip: You can keep topping off the gin as it runs low, and yes, the boozy mango slices are fair game.

Step 2: Make the Sweet & Sour Mix

In a saucepan:

• Combine 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.

• Let it cool.

• Stir in:
  – ¾ cup lemon juice (bottled is fine)
  – ¾ cup lime juice (bottled is fine, too)

Pour into a jar, seal, and refrigerate.

Step 3: Shake & Serve

In your large jar, add:

• 10 oz. mango-infused gin (strain out the fruit)

• 10 oz. sweet & sour mix

• 1.5 oz. egg whites *(from a carton, easy!)

Seal the jar and shake vigorously to foam the egg whites.
Pour into four glasses, top with ice, and garnish with a slapped mint leaf
(Yes, actually slap it between your palms - it releases the oils and aroma!)

Optional: Drop in a few boozy mango chunks for bonus flair.