The Eastside is a crisp concoction of gin, fresh lime juice, mint, and cucumber—it’s a refreshing and cool blend that’s incredibly easy to sip.

Eastside

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (60 ml) gin
  • 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) simple syrup
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 slices of cucumber

Steps

  1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer.
  2. In a shaker, add the mint leaves and cucumber slices.
  3. Muddle the ingredients gently to release their flavors, being careful not to shred the mint leaves.
  4. Add gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with cubed ice and shake well for about 8-10 seconds.
  6. Double strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
  7. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf by slapping it between your palms to release the aroma, then place it on top of the drink.

Notes

  • Simple Syrup recipe - link.