Southside (Daiquiri)
In a shaker, gently muddle the mint. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with the mint leaf.
Ingredients & Preparation
- 2 ounces Plymouth Gin
- 3/4 ounces Lime Juice
- 3/4 ounces Simple Syrup
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 5 dashes Mint (leaves)
Shaken and served in a coupe glass.
In bartending circles, there's an ongoing debate about whether this classic Daiquiri variation should be made with lemon juice or lime juice. Frankly, it's delicious either way, but we lean toward lime for its brightness when combined with mint. The Southside is similar to our Fresh Gimlet (page 114) but even more refreshing thanks to the muddled mint. It's also slightly more complex because it includes a dash of bitters.