Sun Liquor's South Side

The now defunct Sun Liquor Distillery & Lounge in Capitol Hill used to have Seattle's best burgers and a unique take on the classic South Side cocktail. I took mine with bourbon rather than gin, which probably takes it firmly out of South Side territory. 

2oz Gin or Bourbon

.75oz Lime Juice

5 Mint Leaves

.75oz Simple Syrup

Ginger Beer

In a shaker, gently muddle the lime juice and mint leaves. Add the simple and gin then shake. Double strain into an old fashioned glass with ice and top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime.