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.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London Dry Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Lemon Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 2 parts |
Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Mint | 6 leaf | — | — | — |
Egg White (optional) | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 0.3 parts |
Garnish: Fresh mint sprig
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.
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.
- International Bartenders Association — South SideIBA official style reference
- 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





