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Southside
A gin Mojito served up: gin, lime, sugar and mint, double strained.
- Strength
- 16% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.4
- Calories
- 175 kcal
- In the glass
- 5⅛ oz
- Method
- Shaken
- London Dry Gin
- Lime Juice
- Simple Syrup
How to Make a Southside
- Add the London dry gin, lime juice, simple syrup and fresh mint to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
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About the Southside
It is tied either to Chicago's South Side or to the Southside Sportsmen's Club on Long Island. New York's 21 Club served it for decades.
Bartender's tip: Double strain so no mint fragments get stuck in your teeth.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Southside served in?
- A coupe. The stem keeps your hand away from the cold drink, and the curved rim makes it far harder to spill than a V-shaped martini glass.
- Is a Southside shaken or stirred?
- Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
- How strong is a Southside?
- About 16% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.4 US standard drinks (19 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Southside?
- Roughly 175 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Southside without London dry gin?
- Yes. Vodka is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.