South side

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

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Simple Syrup· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Agave Syrup — cleaner sweetness, Honey Syrup — floral sweetness

  • Egg White(optional)· not in your barfew drops
  • Mint(optional)· not in your bar5/6
  • Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

  • Gin· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

Instructions

  1. Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.

  2. Shake well with ice.

  3. Double-strain into chilled cocktail glass.

  4. Note: If egg white is used shake vigorously.

  5. Garnish with mint springs.

Pairs well with

Minted gin sour smoothness suits country-club canapés:

  • Cucumber rounds with herbed cheese
  • Chicken salad crostini
  • Mint-dusted fruit skewers
  • Parmesan crisps

Also known as

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