Minty Southside Sparkler

This refreshing cocktail, with its ambiguous origins, is said to have ties to various locations during Prohibition, including the South Side of Chicago, the Southside Sportsmen's Club on Long Island, and Manhattan's 21 Club. Served chilled in a coupe glass, it boasts a delightful combination of gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint, with the option to add a dash of Angostura bitters for extra depth. The cocktail is then garnished with a mint leaf, providing a burst of aromatic flavor with each sip.

Minty Southside Sparkler

A classic cocktail with a refreshing blend of gin, lime juice, and mint, garnished with a fresh mint leaf.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. gin
  • 1 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1 ratio)
  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters (optional)
  • Mint leaf, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
  2. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until frosted on the outside.
  3. Double strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
  4. Garnish with a mint leaf.