Southside
A minty gin sour with bright citrus and a cooling herbal finish.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
The Southside shakes gin, mint, lemon, and sugar into a refreshing, aromatic sour with cooling herbal lift. Served up, it feels crisp and polished; served long as the Southside Fizz, it becomes a lighter highball. The balance of mint and citrus makes it one of the cleanest gin drinks in the classic canon.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz gin
- • 1 oz lemon juice
- • 0.75 oz simple syrup
- • 6–8 mint leaves
- • Mint leaf
Did you know?
“Some accounts tie the drink to Chicago’s South Side social clubs of the Prohibition era, while others link it to New York’s 21 Club; PunchDrink notes both stories persist because the drink fits each city’s style.”
Source:PunchDrink archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Do not over-muddle mint—press lightly to avoid bitterness.
How to make the Southside
- 1Lightly press mint with syrup.
- 2Add remaining ingredients and ice.
- 3Shake cold.
- 4Fine strain.
- 5Garnish.
