Modern Notables
Eastside
Cool as a cucumber
A Gin Southside with cucumber muddled in — bright lime, fresh mint, and cool cucumber over a clean gin base. The garden in a glass that defined 2000s cocktail-bar refreshment.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
- 6-8 leaves Fresh Mint
- 3-4 slices Cucumber
Method
Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, mint, and cucumber to a shaker. Muddle gently. Add ice and shake until well chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Created in 2004 by George Delgado at Libation, Manhattan; the popular straight-up version developed by Christy Pope at Milk & Honey. A riff on the Southside and Gimlet, influenced by Hendrick's Gin. Per Difford's Guide #3628.
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