South Side

• 2 ounces Plymouth gin
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
• 2 mint sprigs
• 1 splash club soda

1. Put the gin, juice, syrup, and mint in a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3. Open the shaker and add the club soda.
4. Use a julep strainer to strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Dominant Flavors: juniper-citrus bomb
6. Body: crisp, slightly effervescent
7. Dryness: medium to dry
8. Complexity: low
9. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: mint and Meyer lemon rind make this cocktail sing
10. Finish: short, clean, crisp
11. Glass: cocktail

gin, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, mint sprigs, club soda

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/south-side-390828 (may not work)