A shaken cocktail made with Gin, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, served in a coupe glass.
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Ingredients
2 ozGin
¾ ozFresh Lime Juice
¾ ozSimple Syrup
6Fresh Mint Leaves (muddled)
GarnishMint Sprig
How to make a Southside
Add ¾ oz Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker, then 6 Fresh Mint Leaves, and muddle gently — enough to release the oils from the mint and dissolve the sugar, not enough to shred the leaves.
Add 2 oz Gin, ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.