Classic Cocktails · Gin Cocktails
South Side
A gin Mojito in a coupe — crisp, minty and elegant.
- Base spirit
- Gin
- Origin
- USA
- Period
- 1920s
Ingredients
IBA official specification
- Gin60 ml
- Fresh lemon juice30 ml
- Sugar syrup15 ml
- Mint leaves8 leaves
- Glass
- Chilled coupe
- Ice
- Served up, no ice
- Garnish
- Mint sprig
- Technique
- Shaken
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 4 min
Method
- 01
Chill the coupe.
- 02
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- 03
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds.
- 04
Double strain into the coupe.
- 05
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Tasting Notes
Sweetness
Acidity
Bitterness
Body
- Aroma
- Fresh mint, juniper, lemon
- Finish
- Clean and cooling
- Character
- Refreshing gin sour
Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.
History & Background
Linked to Chicago's South Side during Prohibition and to New York's 21 Club.
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