Tradition's Southside Recipe
Meet your new favorite afternoon drink.
We'd drink this refreshing classic cocktail all afternoon—it's easy to make and easy to gulp. Gin, mint, and citrus are an unbeatable combination, with a little soda to lighten it up. At Tradition in San Francisco, Ian Scalzo and his bartending team serve it in a mason jar with a fragrant mint sprig.
Note: To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London Dry gin
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 to 2 limes
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
- 1 ounce simple syrup (see note)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 ounce cold club soda
- 1 mint sprig
Directions
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Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lime, lemon, simple syrup, and mint leaves. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into ice-filled serving glass or mason jar, top with soda water. Garnish with mint sprig and serve immediately.
Special equipment
Cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer