Southside

Name: Southside
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50 ml Gin; 20 ml fresh lemon juice; 15 ml Sugar syrup; 8-10 fresh mint leaves; Some Ice

A fresh and classic cocktail made with gin, mint and lemon.

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The Southside cocktail is a refreshing gin cocktail that originated in America in the early 20th century. There are different stories about the origin of the cocktail. One of the most popular accounts is that the drink originated on the south side of Chicago. It is said that some gangster groups operating in this region at the time used mint and lemon to make the strong drinks more drinkable.

According to another rumor, the cocktail was popularized at the famous 21 Club bar in New York. Made with gin, fresh mint, lemon juice and sugar syrup, this concoction quickly became a favorite of sophisticated bars.

“Life can sometimes be harsh, but the right touches can turn even the sharpest moments into refreshment”

Southside's greatest strength is its freshness. The aromatic character of the mint leaves combines with the sharp acidity of the lemon and balances the botanical flavors of the gin. For this reason, it has become one of the classic cocktails preferred especially in hot weather.

Today, Southside, with its mojito-like freshness, is one of the timeless cocktails on both classic and modern bar menus.

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Ingredients

50 mlGin

20 mlfresh lemon juice

15 mlSugar syrup

8-10fresh mint leaves

SomeIce

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Method

1
Add the mint leaves to the shaker.
2
Add the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup.

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Bartender Tips

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Using mint leaves without crushing them too much preserves the fresh aroma.

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Fresh lemon juice keeps the cocktail lively.

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Dry and aromatic gin gives a more balanced result.

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Double straining makes the drink smoother.

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