Gin / Shaken
South Side
Make South Side with London dry Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple syrup. Follow the measured ingredients below, then use Recipe Lab to record and compare your own version.
Ingredients
Metric measures · IBA reference
- 60 ml London dry Gin
- 30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Simple syrup
- 5/6 Mint leaves
- Few drops Egg white (Optional)
Preparation
Shake the ingredients over ice and double-strain into a cold cocktail glass.
Garnish
Finish with mint springs.
Before your next pour
IBA reference specification. Follow the listed measures; brands and ingredient batches can change the finished balance.
Measure accurately and compare trials at the same serving temperature. In Recipe Lab, record ingredient brands, syrup strength and the single adjustment you want to test.
IBA specification ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026