This wickedly-delicious Southside Gin Mojito cocktail is a great alternative to the standard Gin & Tonic, especially for gin lovers who are tired of the bitter-sweet taste of Indian Tonic. Perfectly pairs gin, mint and fresh lime.
Ingredients
50ml Cape Dry Gin
½ fresh lime, diced
6-8 fresh mint leaves
25ml sugar syrup
100ml Soda
To make
Muddle the lime pieces, sugar syrup and the mint leaves in a shaker.
Add gin and ice, and shake.
Pour into a tall glass
Add Soda water and stir
Garnish with a slapped mint leaf and a wheel of fresh lime.
[Simple Sugar Syrup Recipe: Mix 250g of sugar, 250ml water and ½ tsp lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer (not boil) for 5 minutes, cool and store in fridge for up to 2 weeks]
