Southside
Gin · Shake · Coupe Glass
Southside Recipe
Southside is a classic gin cocktail made with Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint Leaves. Learn how to make this shake cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.
The South Side can be viewed as a gin-based Mojito. Mint leaves are thoroughly integrated with gin in the shaker, releasing a crisp herbal aroma into the liquid, while lime juice and syrup achieve a perfect sweet-and-sour balance. Double-strained into a coupe, it displays a charming clear green hue, making it the ideal drink for a summer garden party.
Ingredients
- Gin 60ml
- Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5ml
- Simple Syrup 15ml
- Fresh Mint Leaves 8-10片
Garnish: Mint Sprig
Flavor: Sour Citrus Minty Herbal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Southside?
Southside is made with 60ml Gin, 22.5ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 15ml Simple Syrup, 8-10片 Fresh Mint Leaves. It is garnished with mint sprig.
How do you make a Southside?
Make a Southside using the shake technique and serve it in a Coupe Glass, garnished with mint sprig.
What spirit is a Southside made with?
Southside is a gin-based cocktail with a medium strength.
What does a Southside taste like?
A gin-based Southside, blending cooling herbs and citrus—perfect for summer. Key flavors: sour, citrus, minty, herbal.