Cocktail · Medium strength

Southside

Gin, lime, mint — a mojito that summers in the Hamptons.

How to order it: Shaken and strained, no soda. Speakeasy-era pedigree, country-club uniform.

Flavor profile

Sweetness5
Bitterness1
Strength6
Freshness9
Richness1
Sparkle0
Daring4

The recipe

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • 6 mint leaves; shake
  • Coupe; mint leaf
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Classic variation

The Southside is a riff on a classic. Meet the original:

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White rum, mint, and lime — a Havana porch in a glass.

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