SOUTHSIDE

The Southside is a classic, punchy gin cocktail perfect for all occasions. Parties, social gatherings or more formal evenings, this cocktail works well in all situations.

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED TO MAKE A SOUTHSIDE?

A spirits measure and a cocktail shaker.

WHAT INGREDIENTS WILL I NEED TO MAKE A SOUTHSIDE?

To make this iconic gin cocktail, you'll need some gin (obviously!), fresh limes, simple sugar syrup, mint leaves and ice.

WHAT GLASSWARE DO I NEED FOR A SOUTHSIDE?

A Southwide is best served in a Coupe glass.

HOW DO I MAKE A SOUTHSIDE?

Add around 6 mint leaves to your cocktail shaker along with 50ml of gin, 25ml of freshly squeezed lime juice and 12.5ml of simple sugar syrup. Shake well until chilled and fine strain into a chilled Coupe glass. To finish, garnish with a mint leaf.

WHAT GIN DO YOU RECOMMENDED TO MAKE A SOUTHSIDE?

A citrus based London Dry gin is the best gin to use for this cocktail. We have two that work perfectly.

Try it using our Stockport Gin Twist of Lime Edition. A classic London Dry gin that we distil with fresh lime peel, this gin complements this cocktail incredibly well.

Alternatively, for something simply incredible, try it using our Stockport Gin Gunpowder Edition gin. It is a Navy Strength gin that works really well in this cocktail thanks to it's intense botanical flavour.

Give them both a go and let us know which you prefer!