Recipe courtesy of Andrea Immer
Recipe courtesy of Andrea Immer
Watch how to make this recipe.
South Side
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 min
- Prep: 5 min
Ingredients
4 mint leaves plus more for garnish
2 ounces vodka or gin
1 1/2 ounces simple syrup (recipe follows)
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Ice
Club soda
Lime wheels
SIMPLE SYRUP:
4 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons water
Directions
- Simple Syrup: Heat sugar and water in saucepan over low flame until sugar is completely dissolved. (Simple syrup can be stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
- In a mixing glass, gently muddle mint leaves, vodka or gin, simple syrup and lemon juice. Add ice. Shake all ingredients well and, using a spring strainer, pour into a pint glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wheels.
