Gin Citrus Southside Fizz
An effervescent Southside cocktail brightened with fresh lime and a touch of fizz, shaken and served in a tall glass. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, lightly clap 6 fresh mint leaves to release aroma, then add 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Fill the shaker with 1 cup ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
- Step 3: Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently once to combine.
- Step 5: Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel resting on the rim to enhance the fresh citrus character.
