Anyone have a South Side reciepe

[Haggis man]

I want to learn how to make a "south side" which I grew up drinking in baltimore. The drink had a syrup made of mint sugar and lime juice which was light green. You added rum, burbon or gin to it and soda. Anyone ever hear of it?

How about how do you make mint syrup out of fresh mint?

[Haggis man]

Here is one I found

2 oz Gin

1 oz Simple Syrup

3/4 oz fresh Lime Juice

3 - 4 oz Soda Water

2 Mint sprigs

2 pieces Limes

Muddle one sprig of mint with the lime pieces, lime juice, and simple syrup in the bottom of a bar glass. Add gin and shake well. Pour into a goblet over crushed ice and stir until the outer-glass frosts. Top with soda water, garnish with remaining sprig of mint, and serve.

I want to be able to make the syrup with the lime and mint and store it, any ideas?

[beans]

Welcome to eG Haggis man.

I found this recipe.

Interesting to note the contributor's comments:

This drink was originated in Long Island, and is only found in the suberbs of New York. It is a summer drink and commonly found at country clubs. Some bar tenders like to make this drink with sour mix. Can be served frozen or on the rocks, but preferred frozen (in blender).

I'd make this only with fresh mint and citrus. But if you wish, the mint can be steeped while making the simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar heated until the sugar is dissolved). Cool the mixture and remove the mint.

Voila, mint syrup!

edit to add:

Something to consider and all out of preference. Simple syrup is handy when you wish to sweeten the drink without much effort. However I'd tend to believe the abrasiveness while muddling the gritty sugar granules to help extract the citrus essential oil that are key in providing the drink's flavour.

Edited May 19, 2004 by beans (log)