The Eastside

The Eastside

The Eastside is related to the Southside cocktail. It’s light, refreshing and a bit dainty, albeit delicious, on a hot New Orleans day. It’s a classic mint and citrus cocktail with a nice cucumber addition.

While simple to make don’t be surprised at how quickly they are consumed:

(Prepare in a shaker)
2 ounces gin (Bombay Sapphire isn’t bad)
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 to 3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 mint sprigs
3 cucumber slices

Muddle 2 mint sprigs with 2 cucumber slices. Add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain over cracked ice. Add a slice of cucumber and that last sprig of mint as garnish.

Enjoy!