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Shaken · one serving

South Side

A bright London dry gin sour lifted by fresh mint and lemon.

Short answer

South Side is a shaken cocktail made with london dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint. A bright London dry gin sour lifted by fresh mint and lemon. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

South Side ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

South Side ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
London Dry Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Mint6 leaf
Egg White (optional)5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz0.3 parts

Garnish: Fresh mint sprig

Method

How to make South Side

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a cocktail glass, rinse and dry the mint, and reserve one attractive sprig for garnish.

  2. 02

    Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint leaves, and optional egg white to a shaker.

  3. 03

    If using egg white, shake without ice for 10 seconds first; otherwise continue directly with ice.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until very cold.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled glass to remove mint fragments and small ice chips.

  6. 06

    Garnish with the reserved mint sprig and serve immediately while the aroma is fresh.

Tasting profile

What does South Side taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

South Side questions

What is in a South Side?

Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and mint, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a South Side take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a South Side prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a South Side alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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