How to Make a Southside Cocktail
Introducing one of the greats — the Southside. As with most classic cocktails, the true origins of this drink are shrouded in mystery and questionable claims. One such claim goes that Al Capone’s gang smuggled a harsh gin into prohibition-era Chicago. It’s rumoured that creating cocktails with it, therefore, required citrus fruit and sugar. Reportedly, the drink concocted became popular with Al Capone and his associates. They christened it ‘the Southside’. But again, this is only one salacious tale. We encourage you to delve into others. Though we’ll likely never know the real story, one thing that is certain is the deliciousness of the Southside — cool and crisp, with gin, fresh mint, and a touch of citrus. Shake, fine strain, and garnish. Easy.
Serve In — Coupe Glass or Martini Glass
Garnish — Mint Leaf
Ingredients
60ml Gin (We Suggest Never Never Triple Juniper Gin)
20ml Simple (Sugar) Syrup
30ml Lime
5-7 Mint Leaves (Depending on Size)
Method
Add mint leaves, sugar syrup, lime juice, gin and ice to your cocktail shaker
Shake vigorously, then fine strain into a your glass
Garnish with a single mint leaf
Bartender’s Tip
This is a great recipe to riff on. Just swap out lime for lemon and/or substitute different fresh herbs. Have a few slices of cucumber at home? Toss that in the shaker and enjoy an Eastside cocktail.