Southside

The Southside cocktail is a refreshing gin cocktail that originated in America in the early 20th century. There are different stories about the origin of the cocktail. One of the most popular accounts is that the drink originated on the south side of Chicago. It is said that some gangster groups operating in this region at the time used mint and lemon to make the strong drinks more drinkable.

According to another rumor, the cocktail was popularized at the famous 21 Club bar in New York. Made with gin, fresh mint, lemon juice and sugar syrup, this concoction quickly became a favorite of sophisticated bars.