South Side Recipe
Gin, lime, sugar and mint shaken hard — a Mojito served up, or a Daiquiri made with gin.
- Category: New Era Drinks
- Glass: Coupe glass
- ABV: 22%
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Gin60 ml
- Fresh lime juice25 ml
- Simple syrup20 ml
- Fresh mint leaves8 piece
How to Make It
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard to break up the mint.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Garnish
Mint sprig
The Story
Claimed by both a Chicago speakeasy and New York's 21 Club; the mint was reputedly there to mask rough Prohibition gin.
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