Southside Royale

A Southside topped with Champagne. Minty and celebratory.

Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV

Ingredients

• 45 ml Gin
• 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
• 15 ml Sugar syrup
• 6 leaves Mint leaves
• 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
• Mint leaf (garnish)

Method

1. Chill the glass
2. Add 6 mint leaves
3. Muddle gently
4. Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
5. Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
6. Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
7. Add ice
8. Shake hard
9. Strain
10. Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
11. Garnish

About the Southside Royale

The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.

Southside Royale FAQ

What's in a Southside Royale?

45 ml gin, 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, 6 leaves mint leaves, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with mint leaf.

How strong is a Southside Royale?

About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.

Should I shake or stir a Southside Royale?

Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.

What glass do you serve a Southside Royale in?

A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.