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Sour · Gin

South Side

A mojito that went uptown.

Gin, lemon, sugar and mint shaken and served up — clean, herbal and endlessly refreshing.

Ingredients

  • London Dry Gin60 ml
  • Fresh Lemon Juice30 ml
  • Simple Syrup15 ml
  • Mint Leaves5-6
  • Few drops Egg White (Optional)

Garnish

Garnish with mint sprigs.

Method

  1. 1Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, shake well with ice.
  2. 2Double-strain into chilled cocktail glass.
The lesson

Mint in a shaken drink releases oil fast — a quick shake is enough. Over-work herbs and they turn grassy and bitter.

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