One of those cocktails that I have been personally making more of lately is the Southside Cocktail.  It’s a classic cocktail that originated from the historic  21 Club in New York City that opened in 1922.  I’m not sure when the first publication of this cocktail was, but it’s in my Savoy Cocktail Book from 1930.  My assumption is that it was made during prohibition at the speakeasy and Mr. Craddock decided to include it in his book after he journeyed to London.  My recommended proportions for this cocktail are as follows:

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• Bar Spoon Granulated Sugar
• 2-3 Leaves of freshly picked mint

Add the mint and sugar to a glass and lightly muddle to extract oils from the mint.  Add the remaining ingredients, add ice and shake.  Strain into a Martini glass or put into a collins glass and add an ounce or two of soda water for a nice cool down.