South Side

Gin Strong Classic

Ingredients

6 each Mint
60 ml Gin - Distilled Dry
6 each Mint
15 ml Simple Syrup
30 ml Lemon Juice
30 ml Lemon Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
60 ml Gin - Distilled Dry

Tools & Glassware

Shaker
Muddler
Fine strainer
Hawthorne strainer

Directions

Chill the glass
Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint and ice to shaker
Shake well until well-chilled
Double-strain into glass
Garnish with mint sprig

History

The South Side cocktail has a mysterious origin, with multiple theories about its creation. Some believe it originated in Chicago’s South Side during Prohibition, where bootleggers used mint and citrus to mask the harsh flavours of homemade gin. Others trace it to the Southside Sportsmen’s Club on Long Island, a prestigious gathering place for wealthy elites.

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