Southside Cocktail
The Southside is a refreshing classic cocktail that is often described as a gin mojito sans the soda water. It's a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and minty flavors, making it ideal for a summer day or as a sophisticated pre-dinner drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Fine mesh strainer
- Jigger
- chilled cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 4-6 Mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup to release the oils.
- Add the gin and fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass to remove the small pieces of mint.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
Notes
The Southside can also be served in a highball glass over ice with a splash of soda water for a fizzy variation. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup to your taste.