Southside
A Prohibition-era gin cocktail with fresh mint and citrus — a minty, bright, and elegant cousin of the Mojito that swaps rum for London dry gin. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 6 leaves Fresh mint
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Complement with cucumber sandwiches, fresh goat cheese tartines, or a composed salad with herbs; the bright mint and citrus suit light, summery fare perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
Instructions
Lightly muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a shaker
Add gin and lime juice with ice
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a mint sprig
Tips
Said to have originated at the Southside Sportsmen's Club on Long Island during Prohibition Double straining removes the mint fragments for a clean, elegant presentation Some versions add a splash of club soda and serve it long — this is the "up" version