SOUTHSIDE COCKTAIL

SOUTHSIDE COCKTAIL RECIPE

The Southside cocktail is one of the most refreshing, and simple gin-based drinks you can create with a shaker. With a flavor of mint, this cocktail is classic and flavorful. Southside cocktail is a very simple drink, but you need to be careful with the doses to avoid ruining its delicate balance.

The foundation of the drink is a gin sour with lime juice, gin, mint, ice and simple syrup.

Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 5 min Serving: 1

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice 
• 1 mint leaf sprig 
• Ice cubes 
• 3/4 ounces of simple syrup 
• Gin, 2 ounces 
• Garnish: sprig of mint and sliced lemon

INSTRUCTIONS – How to Make SouthSide Cocktail 

1. In a shaker, combine the mint leaves and lemon juice. Gently muddle. 
2. Add some ice cubes, the simple syrup, and the gin. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
   
3. Pour the drink into a glass using a cocktail strainer. You can choose to strain twice (double strain).
   To prevent any ripped mint pieces from entering your glass and inevitably becoming trapped in your teeth, you can double strain the beverage (i.e., pass it through a fine-mesh sieve).
4. Add a sprig of mint leaves as a garnish. To let the oils out, you can smack. 
5. Enjoy!

Keep in mind to drink sensibly.
You can eat something before or while you drink because it slows the absorption of alcohol.

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