At a Glance
Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 6-8 mint leaves
Method
Muddle mint gently in the shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice, shake, then double-strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Mint sprig
Background & History
A Prohibition-era drink associated with Chicago's South Side, essentially a shaken, mint-forward, gin-based mojito predecessor.