Written by our founder: Meredith M.
So, you want to make a Southside? This one’s easy. This cocktail is best served poured into some coupe glasses over ice and garnished with a sprig of mint and lemon wheel. If you’re feeling lazy, drinking it chilled straight from the can is just as good.
Now, if you really want to spice it up, let me introduce you to some of my favorite ways to serve Southsides beyond the original recipe.
The best part about the recipes is that they’re so easy and so delicious. The Original Southside helps you become the best home bartenders your guests have ever seen.
Squeeze’s take on a delicious Negroni Spritz. Combine The Original Southside with Campari and vermouth in a large glass measuring cup or pitcher and mix well. Stir in some club soda. Fill four of your favorite serving glasses with ice and divide the drink mixture among all of them. Garnish with a slice of lemon and enjoy!
What you’ll need (makes 4 cocktails):
2 cans of The Original Southside
½ cup Campari
½ cup sweet vermouth
1 ½ cups club soda
Thin slices of lemon, for serving
A sparkling twist on the classic Original Southside. This version adds a splash of club soda to give the cocktail an even more refreshing twist. All you need to do is pour The Original Southside into two coupe glasses, or your cocktail glass of choice. Top off with club soda - my favorite is from Fever-Tree. If you’re feeling extra fancy, garnish with a sprig of mint and lemon wheel.
What you’ll need (makes 2 cocktails):
1 can of The Original Southside
Club soda of choice
Thin slices of lemon, for serving (optional)
Fresh sprigs of mint, for serving (optional)
When I came across the original Corpse Reviver #2 recipe, I knew I wanted to try to incorporate The Original Southside into it.
Why the #2? The 1937 Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, by W.J. Tarling listed four different “reviver” cocktails. #2 was made with gin, so #2.5 is what I’m calling this one.
Grab a chilled coupe or cocktail glass and rinse the inside of it with Absinthe. Discard the excess and set the glass to the side. Pour in The Original Southside, Lillet blanc, and orange liqueur into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass and enjoy (responsibly).
What you’ll need (makes 2 cocktails):
One can of The Original Southside
Absinthe, to rinse
¾ oz of Lillet blanc
¾ oz of orange liqueur (I recommend Cointreau)
I started serving these as an alternative to espresso martinis at dinner parties to round out the night with an equally delicious, dessert-like drink. To say they are a hit is an understatement! This recipe is fun, you can experiment with your favorite lemon or berry flavored sorbets - I highly recommend raspberry or strawberry.
You’ll notice that we really love coupe glasses - this is the way the Southside was traditionally served - so, grab those coupes and put a dollop of your sorbet of choice in. Fill ¾ with The Original Southside, saving room for a splash Champagne or Prosecco to finish it off. Garnish with your lemon wheel and savor every sip!
What you’ll need (makes 2 cocktails):
1 can of The Original Southside
Sorbet of choice
Champagne or Prosecco
Thin slices of lemon, for serving (optional)
Move over Arnold Palmer and John Daly. I’ve affectionately termed this one the “Insert Whatever Old Golf Guy’s Name You Want” cocktail, because who cares as long as it tastes good.
This recipe works best with unsweetened tea, as The Original Southside is already slightly sweetened by real cane sugar. Who am I to judge if you want a little extra sweetness, though.
Store bought or homemade tea is fine. If you’re making tea, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and add your black tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes and cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher filled with ice, pour in the two cans of The Original Southside and combine with the tea you’ve made or bought (about 4 cups worth). Pour into your serving glass of choice and garnish with your lemon wheel and sprig of mint. Might I also suggest some fun straws?
What you’ll need (makes 4 cocktails):
2 cans of The Original Southside
3-5 black tea bags or store bought black tea
Thin slices of lemon, for serving (optional)
Fresh sprigs of mint, for serving (optional)
Did you know that Grapefruit used to be referred to as “the forbidden fruit”? Lemon and grapefruit become BFFs in this super simple cocktail. Pour the Original Southside into two coupe glasses over ice. Top with a splash of grapefruit juice and club soda and garnish with your thin grapefruit slice.
What you’ll need (makes 2 cocktails):
One can of The Original Southside
Grapefruit juice (fresh is best)
Club soda
Thin slices of grapefruit, for serving (optional)
This version combines the classic Southside ingredients with the addition of Champagne. Pour The Original Southside into a champagne glass, then top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
What you’ll need (makes 2 cocktails):
½ oz of The Original Southside (equivalent to about one tablespoon)
Champagne or Prosecco
Lemon rind twist, for serving