South Side Cocktail with Fresh Mint and Gin | CookOS

South Side Cocktail

Name: South Side Cocktail with Fresh Mint and Gin
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Juice of a Lemon; 1 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 sprig Fresh Mint; 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

The South Side is a bright, citrus-forward gin cocktail built on fresh mint, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. It's a refreshing classic that balances botanical gin with tart lemon and herbal mint.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

1/2 Juice of a Lemon
1 tsp Powdered Sugar

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2 sprig Fresh Mint

1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin

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Instructions

1
Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
2
cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Gently slap the mint sprigs between your palms before adding to the shaker—this awakens the oils without over-bruising the leaves.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice; bottled juice will flatten the bright citrus character this drink depends on.
Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty and very cold—about 15 seconds—for proper dilution and chill.
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a mint sprig for aroma.

Substitutions

Lemon juice → lime juice (shifts flavor profile; use same volume)
Powdered sugar → simple syrup, 1/2 tsp (easier to dissolve; skip the extra shaking)

Storage & make-ahead

Cocktails are best served immediately after shaking. Do not store mixed cocktails; prepare fresh for each serving.

Equipment

cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · bar spoon · strainer

Common Questions

Can I make a South Side without fresh mint?

Fresh mint is essential to the character of this drink. Dried mint will not deliver the same aromatic quality; consider a different cocktail if fresh mint isn't available.

What type of gin works best for a South Side?

Use a dry gin with clear botanical notes—Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin or London Dry style gins are ideal. Avoid heavily flavored or barrel-aged gins that will overpower the mint and lemon.