Southside
Take a spin to the South Side with this summertime sensation from the Windy City! Tanqueray London Dry Gin over muddled Mint and Lime and topped with ice - it's the perfect libation for a scorching day!
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
0.75oz Lime Juice
0.5oz Sugar Syrup
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.
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.
