Method
How to make South Side
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a cocktail glass, rinse and dry the mint, and reserve one attractive sprig for garnish.
- 02
Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, mint leaves, and optional egg white to a shaker.
- 03
If using egg white, shake without ice for 10 seconds first; otherwise continue directly with ice.
- 04
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until very cold.
- 05
Double-strain into the chilled glass to remove mint fragments and small ice chips.
- 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.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessHigh · 4/5
- BitternessNone · 0/5
- StrengthHigh · 4/5
- FreshnessDominant · 5/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
South Side: ingredient choices
Does this South Side use lemon or lime?
This version specifies lemon juice with London dry gin, simple syrup and mint. Egg white is optional. Follow this ingredient list rather than combining it with another citrus variation.
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Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of South SideMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
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.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/south-side/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved