Southside Fizz

Tanqueray is mixed with Lime and Mint in this fresh, herbal cocktail.

Serves:

Ingredients

1.75oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin

0.75oz Lime Juice

0.5oz Sugar Syrup

2oz Soda Water

8 Mint Leaves

1 Mint Sprig (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Highball Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Bar Spoon

1 Tongs

1 Muddler

method

Muddle Lime wedges with Sugar Syrup in the Highball glass.
Add the Tanqueray and fill glass with crushed ice.
Churn with a Bar Spoon.
Add more crushed ice, if required.
Top with Soda Water.
Garnish with a Mint Sprig.

Alcohol content:

Alcohol content: 17g per serve

Interesting Facts

The Southside is traditionally made with gin, lemon juice, sugar and mint. However, many modern bartenders have put their own spin on the classic recipe.

History of the Drink

Hugo Ensslin's 1916 Recipes for Mixed Drinks includes a recipe for the South Side Fizz, which over the years has evolved into the South Side served straight with soda.