Southside
A minty, gin-based cousin of the mojito, shaken with fresh lime and simple syrup until frothy.
Base
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
refreshingherbal
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 mint leaves
- Mint sprig, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Double strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a mint sprig.
Origin & Story
New York/Chicago, 1920s
Its exact birthplace is disputed between a New York country club and Chicago's South Side gangs (who allegedly used it to mask the taste of bathtub gin), but it remains a refreshing mint-and-lime gin classic.
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