Southside Recipe
bendrick's gin, lime, simple syrup, mint
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass (optional)
If you want a lightly scented rim, rub the glass edge with a lime wedge and dip the rim into a small plate with the optional mint sugar (blend fine sugar with a few chopped mint leaves). Set the glass aside.
Muddle mint
Place 6–8 fresh mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Add the simple syrup and gently muddle the leaves 4–6 times to release oils without tearing them into small bits.
Build the cocktail
Add Bendrick's gin and fresh lime juice to the shaker with the muddled mint. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
Dry shake and wet shake (optional but recommended)
For a brighter, frothier texture, first shake without ice for about 8–10 seconds (dry shake) to further emulsify the mint and citrus, then add ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled.
Double strain
Double strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice to remove mint bits and shards of ice.
Garnish and serve
Gently slap a mint sprig between your palms to release its aroma and place it on top of the cocktail as garnish. Serve immediately.