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OUR COCKTAILS
“THE EIGHT IMMORTALS”
LEGENDARY DEITIES AND THEIR POWERS WHO
INSPIRED JINJA’S SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
The eight immortals are a group of mythological heroes, believed to have a special connection with the secrets of nature, endowing them with physical and/or spiritual immortality.
Their stories and capabilities range from a beggar who wards off evil and heals the sick, to an intersex who wears only one shoe and communicates directly with the gods.
As a group, they represent prosperity and longevity, and the ability to overcome earthly hardships. Let us take you to the journey of the eight immortals crossing the sea, each showing their special talents traveling to attend a banquet held by the queen mother of the west.
It metaphorically means that everyone has their own ways and abilities to accomplish their goals.
ZEAL | LÜ DONGBIN $23
呂洞賓
The chief leader and a master of internal alchemy, he is depicted as a scholarly man with a sword slung across his back. His treasured sword slays monsters and subdues evil.
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Fresh, aromatic, fruity
Vodka, peach, passionfruit, wild wine
PANACEA | ZHONGLI QUAN $24
鐘离權
Endowed with the power of transmutation and the knowledge of the elixir of life. His attribute is a palm leaf fan, which has the power to bring the dead back to life.
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Sweetly spicy, fruity, aromatic
Rice wine, lychee, ginger, flower pepper
EUPHONY | HAN XIANG ZI $23
韓湘子
The philosopher. His talisman is the flute, which promotes the growth of plants and soothes wild animals. His special power is the ability to make flowers bloom instantaneously.
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Floral, fruity, herbaceous
Vodka, pomegranate, dried oranges
NOSTRUM | ZHANG GUO LAO $21
張果老
A master of magic. Commonly depicted as an elderly man carrying a fish drum and riding backwards on a mule. His fish drum is used in fortune-telling.
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Bright, sweet-bitter, effervescent
Campari, citrus, toffee
ELIXIR | LI TIE GUAI $24
李鐵拐
Iron-Crutch Li. Commonly depicted as a lame beggar using a crutch and carrying a gourd of medicine to cure the sick and ward off evil.
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Sweet-sour, umami, smoky
Tequila, pineapple, sugar beet, stone fruits
PERENNIAL | HE XIAN GU $25
何仙姑
Immortal woman. She uses her lotus flower to cultivate people through meditation.
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Fruity, herbal, creamy
Aperol, orange, wolf berry, vanilla
POLYSEMOUS | LAN CAI $25
蓝采和
A mysterious immortal of ambiguous age and sex. Commonly depicted dressed in eccentric clothing and is associated with longevity.
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Aromatic, allspice, rich
Baijiu, green fruits, berries, jasmine
AMELIORATE | CAO GOU JIU $21
曹國舅
Imperial Uncle Cao. Commonly depicted dressed like an official of the imperial court and carrying a jade tablet. His jade tablet is a symbol of authority and purifies the environment.
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Light, tangy, bubbles
Gin, elderflower, apple, prosecco
