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South Side

Shaken

Classic

Sours


Preptime: 2 minutes

Servings: 1

"The Southside has a simple yet delicious flavor profile that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and minty flavors. The gin provides a botanical depth of flavor, while the fresh lime juice adds a tangy kick. The sugar helps to balance out the sourness of the lime juice, and the mint leaves provide a fresh and aromatic finish. The Southside is a classic cocktail that is said to have been around for over a century now and remains a popular choice for gin lovers. This refreshing and crisp cocktail is made with gin, fresh lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves, and is often served on the rocks in a highball or tall coupette glass, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint."

Gear

  • Chilled coupette glass
  • Measuring Cup / Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Fine strainer

Ingredients

  • 6 cl dry gin
  • 2cl lime juice
  • 1 cl simple syrup
  • Mint leaves
  • Mint sprig
  1. Pour 6 cl dry gin
  2. Add 2 cl lime juice
  3. Add 1 cl simple syrup
  4. Add leaves of a mint sprig
  5. Fill a shaker with ice and pour over
  6. Shake firmly until dewy
  7. Double strain into coupette glass
  8. Garnish with a mint sprig

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