24%
ABV
175
Calories
Coupe
Glass
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Ingredients
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Method
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Muddle mint leaves gently in shaker
Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup
Shake vigorously with ice for 15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with mint sprig
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe glass
Garnish
Mint sprig
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Don't over-muddle the mint
Double strain to remove mint particles
Slap the mint garnish to release oils
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Southside.
Southside Fizz
A timeless and refreshing cocktail that elegantly marries the botanical complexities of gin with the bright, aromatic notes of fresh mint and citrus, all lifted by the effervescence of soda water.
Southside Royale
An effervescent elevation of the classic Southside with Champagne. Where gin, mint, and lime meet celebratory bubbles for sophisticated sparkle.
Eastside
A garden‑fresh cousin of the Southside—gin, lime, mint, and cucumber shaken bright and served up.
Southside Rickey
A sublime marriage of gin, mint, and lime lengthened with club soda. The effervescent intersection of the Southside and Gin Rickey.
History & Heritage
“Claimed by bootleggers on Chicago's South Side and later the New York speakeasy scene, the Southside bridges the gap between the Daisy and the Mojito with shaken gin, mint, and lime.”
More to Explore
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Eastside
A garden‑fresh cousin of the Southside—gin, lime, mint, and cucumber shaken bright and served up.
Southside Fizz
A timeless and refreshing cocktail that elegantly marries the botanical complexities of gin with the bright, aromatic notes of fresh mint and citrus, all lifted by the effervescence of soda water.
Southside Rickey
A sublime marriage of gin, mint, and lime lengthened with club soda. The effervescent intersection of the Southside and Gin Rickey.