Southside
CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Southside

A prohibition-era classic born in New York City, the Southside is essentially a gin sour lifted by fresh mint - bracingly citrusy, herbaceous, and effortlessly elegant.

Ingredients
Fresh Lemon Juice30 ml
Simple Syrup15 ml
Glassware
Cocktail Glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Fresh chili · Juniper · Lemon · Lime · Mint

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release the oils without tearing the leaves.

  2. 2

    Add gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 4

    Double-strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled cocktail glass to remove all mint debris.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

From the Bartender

Muddle mint gently - just enough pressure to bruise the leaves and release their aromatic oils. Over-muddling tears the leaves and releases bitter chlorophyll, which will muddy the drink's bright, clean character.

Rating
4.0★· 2 sips logged
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