Alcohol-Free Southside
A gin alternative shaken with mint and lime.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 60 ml Non-alcoholic gin
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 20 ml Sugar syrup
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
- Mint leaf (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Add 8 mint leaves
- Muddle gently
- Pour 60 ml non-alcoholic gin into the shaker
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 20 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake briefly and double-strain.
About the Alcohol-Free Southside
The alcohol-free classic family. This is an alcohol-free take on a classic. Non-alcoholic spirits arrived in the mid-2010s (Seedlip, launched in 2015, is often called the first distilled one), and they let bartenders keep the shape and balance of the original. Keep the method the same as the classic and the result tastes surprisingly close.
Alcohol-Free Southside FAQ
What's in an Alcohol-Free Southside?
60 ml non-alcoholic gin, 25 ml fresh lime juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, 8 leaves mint leaves, garnished with mint leaf.
Does an Alcohol-Free Southside contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Alcohol-Free Southside?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Alcohol-Free Southside in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
