The weekend is upon us and the weather is warm and life is beautiful and I think that calls for a fresh cocktail! The only problem? Many "summer cocktails" call for limes, and I'm fresh out. What's a thirsty girl to do? How about a "South Side?" There are recipes all over the internet, each slightly varied. Here's a pretty basic one to get you started:
The Double South Side
Ingredients:
10 Mint Leaves
1 Lemon
4 Ounces of Gin
2 Ounces of Simple Syrup*
Muddle (i.e. crush using a muddler or the back of a spoon) the mint leaves in the lemon juice. Pour into a shaker. Add gin, simple syrup, and ice. Shake. Strain into a Tom Collins glass (or a martini glass). Garnish with mint leaves and lemon peel.Enjoy!
Recipe modified from www.liquor.com
Going to make this now to sip while I make dinner. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you liked it Lauren!
DeleteYum! Do you grow mint? I never have it on hand but this makes me want to. :-)
ReplyDeletelove gin and i think i'll love this drink! we make one similar with gin, lime and simple syrup. so good but this looks better!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it! You'll have to let me know what you think!
Deletemmmmm! Looks wonderful!
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