The cocktail notebook · Gin
South Side
Mint, gin and lemon. A advanced comparison study made by shake and strain.
- Base
- London dry gin
- Method
- Shake & Strain
- Glass
- Cocktail coupe
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA reference recipe. IBA permits optional egg; omitted here. Six mint leaves, 1:1 syrup, double straining.
South Side recipe
1 serving · IBA reference recipeMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 60 ml≈ 2 US fl oz | London dry gin |
| 30 ml≈ 1 US fl oz | fresh lemon juice |
| 15 ml≈ 0.5 US fl oz | simple syrup, 1:1 by mass |
| 6 leaves | fresh mint |
Ice: Preparation ice only; no serving ice. Garnish: 1 mint sprig.
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How to make it
- Chill the serving glass and confirm the exact products and any dietary requirements.
- Measure all recipe ingredients into a shaker with fresh ice.
- Shake to mix and chill; strain into the chilled serving glass; fine strain herbs or chilli where needed.
- Apply the specified garnish using clean tools; serve promptly.
Why it works: This house omits the optional egg. Fine straining removes mint fragments; gin distinguishes this served-up drink from a rum Mojito highball.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unrecorded substitution
Clarify the order and explain this lemon-based served-up specification.
Inconsistent finish
check the exact measures, products and preparation sequence.
Unclear guest expectation
explain this specification before preparing.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
Mint, gin and lemon. Clarify the order and explain this lemon-based served-up specification.
Dietary and product checks
Check all exact product labels and relevant guest restrictions; no generic recipe guarantees safety.
Variations
- Any variant must be named and recorded. Clarify the order and explain this lemon-based served-up specification.
Where does the South Side come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
The cited IBA page establishes this modern reference recipe, not a definitive country, inventor or date. This lesson keeps those historical questions open rather than repeating an unsupported origin tale. Its learning purpose is specific: This house omits the optional egg. Fine straining removes mint fragments; gin distinguishes this served-up drink from a rum Mojito highball.
South Side questions
What is the key decision in this study?
This house omits the optional egg. Fine straining removes mint fragments; gin distinguishes this served-up drink from a rum Mojito highball.
The guest expects lime and soda.
Clarify the order and explain this lemon-based served-up specification.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
South Side is an optional reference recipe in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service. Overlaps the required mint and sour lessons.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.