Refreshing Southside Cocktail with Gin & Mint
Cool, minty, and lightly sparkling, the Southside Cocktail is the ultimate warm-weather drink. Fresh lime and gin keep it crisp, while a splash of club soda makes it extra refreshing.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 2 fresh mint springs
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
- ¾ oz simple syrup, see instructions below
- 2 oz dry gin
- 1 ½ oz club soda, optional
- Ice
Instructions
- Bruise the mint. Place 1 mint sprig, lime juice, and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, then use a muddler to bruise the mint.
- Shake and serve. Fill halfway with ice, add gin, then shake well to aerate, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Optional: can top with club soda. Garnish with extra mint sprig.
Notes
- Simple syrup (make ahead): Heat equal parts sugar and water (e.g., 1 cup each) until dissolved—don’t boil. Store refrigerated in a squeeze bottle or airtight container for weeks. Agave can substitute in a pinch.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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