Southside cocktail in a coupe — Lemon juice

Southside Cocktail Recipe

sour refreshing herbal

gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, egg white

History

The Southside is a Prohibition-era gin sour with mint—like a Gimlet that wandered through a Mojito garden. It is often linked to Chicago’s South Side or to speakeasy menus in New York. Shake it hard and garnish with a mint leaf so the aroma hits first.

Ingredients

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How to make

  1. Gently clap or muddle mint with simple syrup.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and egg white if using.
  3. Dry shake if using egg white, then shake hard with ice.
  4. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
  5. Garnish with a mint leaf.

Glassware

Coupe

A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

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Southside FAQ

What ingredients are in a Southside?

A Southside is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint, and egg white. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Southside?

Gently clap or muddle mint with simple syrup. Add gin, lemon juice, and egg white if using. Dry shake if using egg white, then shake hard with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a mint leaf.

What glass do you serve a Southside in?

Serve a Southside in a Coupe. A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

Can I make a Southside with bottles I already own?

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