The 7C Southside

 
 
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  • 2oz Seven Caves Summer Gin

  • 8 Mint Leaves

  • 1oz fresh lemon juice

  • .5 rich simple syrup (2:1)

  • Club Soda to top

Tools: Measuring jigger, cocktail shaker tins, strainer

Glassware: Wine glass, Collins glass (or a Nic and Nora if served up)

Garnish: Lemon twist

Optional: Lemon/Mint Oleo Saccharum, Small cocktail strainer/sieve (for double straining)

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin. Add ice to the shaker (half a tin is fine). Shake well for about 15 seconds, and strain (or double strain) into the glass of your choice of glass. Use fresh ice if serving over ice. Top with club soda. Garnish appropriately.