Eastside
The Eastside is a herbal sour made with Gin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves and Cucumber. It is muddled and served in a cocktail glass, about 16% ABV.
- Method
- Muddled
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Served
- Martini
- Strength
- About 16% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Herbal & floral
Ingredients
- 60mlGin
- 30mlLime Juice
- 22.5mlSimple Syrup
- 8 leavesMint Leaves
- 3 slicesCucumber
How to make it
- Muddle two cucumber slices and the mint in a shaker.
- Add gin, lime juice, syrup, and ice.
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with the remaining cucumber slice.
Tip: Press gently when you muddle. Crushing herbs too hard releases bitter flavours.
About the Eastside
George Delgado created it at Libation in New York in 2004 by adding cucumber to the Southside. It was first a long drink with soda; Milk & Honey made it famous served straight up.
Missing something?
- No Gin? Use Old Tom Gin (Sweeter and rounder, so cut the syrup a little)
- No Gin? Use Genever (Maltier and rounder)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Gin, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup
Similar drinks
What else can you make tonight?
Tell Proof which bottles you have and it shows every drink you can mix right now.