
South side
London dry gin shaken with lemon, syrup and mint, double-strained and crowned with a mint sprig. The gin drink of choice from Chicago speakeasies to city bars today.
18% ABVMediumCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
4 min
Time
183 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Simple Syrup½ oz
- Egg White(optional)few drops
- Mint(optional)5/6
- Lemon Juice1 oz
- Gin2 oz
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
Shake well with ice.
Double-strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Note: If egg white is used shake vigorously.
Garnish with mint springs.
Also known as
southside




