Perfect Southside Cocktail Recipe

Have you ever heard of a Southside Cocktail? It’s a simple cocktail recipe – Gin-based, mint-kissed with a touch of citrus. Jump to the Southside Cocktail Recipe or read on to see our tips for making it.

Perfect Southside Cocktail Recipe

There’s quite a history, too. Some say it came out of the prohibition era, others claim it was created in New York city at the 21 Club. Where ever it may have started, we’re happy it’s here.

This variation adds a few extra twists. We used lime for the citrus (other Southside cocktail recipes may call for lemon) and while we did shake the cocktail with lots of mint, we strained it well and served over ice. We added a few drops of aromatic bitters, too.

How to Make a Southside with Gin

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Recipe updated, originally posted October 2012. Since posting this in 2012, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne

Perfect Southside Cocktail Recipe

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The Southside is a simple cocktail recipe with gin, mint, and citrus. There’s quite a history, too. Some say it came out of the prohibition era, others claim it was created in New York city at the 21 Club. Where ever it may have started, we’re happy it’s here.

1 drink

You Will Need

2 ounces (1/4 cup) spiced gin, like Bombay Sapphire

6 fresh mint leaves, plus more for serving

3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) simple syrup, see our recipe for simple syrup

3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice

3 drops Angostura cocktail bitters

Ice

Directions

    1Add gin, mint, simple syrup, lime juice and bitters to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice. Shake un the mint is well bruised then strain into a glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish with more mint.

Adam and Joanne's Tips

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AUTHOR:  Adam and Joanne Gallagher
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6 comments… Leave a Review
  • Jane Beard July 30, 2020, 9:29 am

    This is so refreshing and perfect for summer. Thank you!

    Reply
  • Mark May 22, 2013, 4:39 pm

    I could easily be missing something, but isn’t 1 Tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons the same thing as just 1 1/2 Tablespoons?

    In any event, thanks for putting this out there! Makes the heat a bit more bearable to contemplate such treats…

    Reply
    • Joanne May 23, 2013, 10:43 am

      Hi Mark — Yes, it is the same.

      Reply
  • Cate October 28, 2012, 6:46 pm

    Mint and lime can really make any drink amazing, can’t they? Love love love.

    You also take such beautiful photos… I totally struggle with the white backgrounds. I think I need to work on my white balance?

    Can’t wait to go back and look through some of your archives!

    Reply
  • Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} October 28, 2012, 2:43 pm

    Oh yeah… this looks great and refreshing! My kind of cocktail! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joanne October 28, 2012, 5:15 pm

      🙂

      Reply

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