Southside Cocktail Recipe
Written by Relax with this straightforward Southside Cocktail recipe! With Gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint, this cool beverage is a hit for summer.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 219
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaf - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Place your Martini glass in the freezer for a few hours or fill it with ice cubes to chill.
- Add Simple Syrup: Measure and pour 1 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour 1 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Add Mint: Place 6-8 fresh mint leaves in the shaker.
- Shake Well: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into Glass: Fine strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a mint leaf and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing Southside Cocktail!
Notes
Substitutes:
I often experiment with different ingredients. If you don't have Gin, vodka makes a great substitute, offering a neutral base. For a citrusy twist, try using lime juice instead of lime. And if you're out of simple syrup, a mixture of equal parts sugar and water works just as well.Making a Pitcher of Southside Cocktail:
- Scale: To serve 8, use 16 oz of Gin, 8 oz of lime lemon juice, 8 oz of simple syrup, and mint leaves.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, gently combine all the ingredients. Then, fill the pitcher with ice and stir well.
- Serve: Strain into chilled martini glasses, garnish with a mint leaf, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic gin substitute.
- Proceed As Usual: Use the non-alcoholic substitute and follow the original steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic Southside Cocktail.