Southside
A minty gin sour with bright citrus and a cooling herbal finish.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
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.
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.
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How to make the Southside
- 1Lightly press mint with syrup.
- 2Add remaining ingredients and ice.
- 3Shake cold.
- 4.
- 5Garnish.
