South Side
Also known as Southside
Gin, lemon, sugar and mint, served up. Think of it as a Mojito made with gin.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Straight up, no ice
- Strength
- 14.8% ABV about 1.4 standard drinks
Ingredients
110 ml before ice, about 167 ml in the glass
- 60 ml Gin
- 30 ml Lemon juice
- 15 ml Simple syrup
- 5–6 Mint leaves
- Few drops Egg white optional
Method
- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake well with ice, double-strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
Mint sprigs.
Notes
If egg white is used shake vigorously.
Recipe as specified by the International Bartenders Association. Strength is an estimate that allows for dilution from ice.
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