South side cocktail

There are different stories as to the origin of the Southside. The more popular being that it was Al Capone's favorite. His gang was ruling the south side of Chicago. Capone imported a gin that was a bit rough and needed sweetness to be drinkable, hence the legend of the Southside was born. Bartender Tip: Add some soda water to make the Southside Fizz, or champagne to make the Southside Royal

Uncover the refreshing zest of our South Side cocktail! Find the recipe for this delightful blend of gin, lemon, mint, and sugar on our website. Click to start mixing!

The original Hemingway Daiquiri was too strong to drink, so a clever bartender toned it down and sweetened up (or so the legend goes). The modern-day version is crisp and refreshing with flavors from lime, grapefruit, and rum.

Learn how to make the delightful South Side cocktail, which is the ideal fusion of gin, lemon, mint, and syrup. A classic beverage for every situation.

A prohibition era classic that many say gets its name from the South Side district of Chicago. This refined, well-balanced cocktail is the perfect warm weather drink.

The classic South Side combines gin with lemon juice, sugar and mint. Despite its name, there are no geographical limitations for this cocktail.

South Side Cocktail – Colonial Wines & Spirits // Featuring Gin with fresh mint & lemon!

The Origins Of The South Side. The most popular origin story for the south side is named after Chicago’s Southside and was invented to mask the poor quality of the prohibition-era gin. This history is gripping because it ties the south side to famous prohibition mobster Al Capone who famously supplied Chicago with his “bathtub […]

The classic South Side combines gin with lemon juice, sugar and mint. Despite its name, there are no geographical limitations for this cocktail.

Learn how to make the delightful South Side cocktail, which is the ideal fusion of gin, lemon, mint, and syrup. A classic beverage for every situation.

Not to be confused with the single-word form of the “Southside”, the Chicago South Side is a similar variation that brings Angostura into the mix. Unlike the Southside, however, this cocktail calls for lime juice over lemon juice and London Dry Gin over American Gin.

Discover the perfect Sidecar: a classic cognac cocktail balancing sweet and sour. Learn its history, master the recipe, and impress your guests.

A South Side or Southside is an alcoholic beverage made with gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and mint. A variant, the Southside Fizz, adds soda water. #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #gincocktail #drinks

Want more summer cocktail recipes? Do you love a classic drink? Grab a Sidecar Cocktail, and let’s take a trip to a different era. The sidecar’s balanced blend of brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice has been a classic for over a century. The sidecar recipe’s versatility means you can swap out brandy for lots of sidecar variations. Just click the link for this sidecar cocktail. And follow along for other summer cocktail recipes!

The Southside Cocktail is a sweet-tart, citrusy, gin drink. It's a classic cocktail that's very much worth knowing and drinking.

South Side Fizz

No one knows for sure who invented the South Side. But we do know it's delicious.

A traditional recipe for the classic 1920s Sidecar, with cognac, dry Curaçao and lemon juice.

A South Side Cocktail in a serving glass garnished with fresh mint.

The last time I was in Chicago, I made haste to the Violet Hour for the best stiff drink in town. I love great cocktails (who doesn’t?) and whenever I go to a fancy pants cocktail bar, I always go with “bartender’s choice” just to see what they have up their sleeve. This time it …