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Shaken · 1 serving

Southside

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by gin, with fresh lime juice and simple syrup.

Short answer

Southside is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Southside ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Southside ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz2.7 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1.3 parts
Simple Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1 part
Mint8 leaf———

Garnish: Mint leaf

Method

How to make Southside

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled coupe and prepare mint leaf.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml gin, 30 ml fresh lime juice, 22.5 ml simple syrup, 8 leaf mint into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled coupe.

  6. 06

    Add mint leaf neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Southside taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Southside questions

What is in a Southside?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint.

How long does a Southside 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 Southside prepared?

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

Is a Southside 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 cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.southside · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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