Have you heard of the Southside Cocktail? It's a simple cocktail recipe: gin, mint, and a hint of citrus. Jump to the Southside Cocktail Recipe or continue reading for our ideas on how to make it.
There is also quite a history. Some say it originated during prohibition, while others say it was established at the 21 Club in New York City. We're glad it's finally here, no matter where it started.
This variant includes a few additional twists. We chose lime for the citrus (other Southside cocktail recipes may call for lemon),
and while we did shake the cocktail with a lot of mint, we strained it well before serving over ice.
We also added a few drops of fragrant bitters.Recipe updated, originally published in October 2012.
Since posting this in 2012, we've made the recipe more explicit. — Adam and Joanne
The Southside is a basic cocktail made with gin, mint, and citrus. There is also quite a history. Some say it originated during prohibition,
while others say it was established at the 21 Club in New York City. We're glad it's finally here, no matter where it started.
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