What does it taste like?

The Southside cocktail features a refreshing mint flavor and bright citrus notes, with the botanicals of the gin balancing the lemon's acidity and the sweetness of the syrup, while the egg white adds a silky texture.

South Side

Southside

The Southside cocktail may have originated in Chicago during the 1920s Prohibition era, allegedly a favorite of the South Side gangs who used mint to mask the taste of poor-quality gin. Another theory suggests it originated at the South Shore Club on Long Island, New York. Regardless, it has become a beloved refreshing mint cocktail.

Flavor: The Southside cocktail features a refreshing mint flavor and bright citrus notes, with the botanicals of the gin balancing the lemon's acidity and the sweetness of the syrup, while the egg white adds a silky texture.
Difficulty: Moderate
Glassware: Cocktail glass

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RECIPE

Ingredients

5 ingredients

01London Dry Gin60ml

02Fresh Lemon Juice30ml

03simple syrup15ml

04Mint Leaves5-6片

05Egg White少许

02 · METHOD

Method

01
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake vigorously, and double strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.
02
Note: If using egg white, shake with extra force.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?: The Southside cocktail features a refreshing mint flavor and bright citrus notes, with the botanicals of the gin balancing the lemon's acidity and the sweetness of the syrup, while the egg white adds a silky texture.
Which glass should I use?: Cocktail glass
Is it beginner-friendly?: Moderate