Tradition's Southside Recipe

Meet your new favorite afternoon drink.

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Maggie Hoffman
Maggie Hoffman is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Maggie Hoffman
Maggie Hoffman is a writer and editor focusing on cocktails and food. She was the managing editor for Serious Eats until 2016 and is the digital director for Epicurious.
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Updated Feb. 11, 2019
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Wes Rowe

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

Active: 5 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serves: 1 serving

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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

  1. 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

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