West Side

Directions

1. 1
   Put the vodka, juice, syrup, and mint in a mixing glass.
2. 2
   Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3. 3
   Open the shaker and add the club soda.
4. 4
   Use a julep strainer to strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. 5
   Dominant Flavors: citrus blast
6. 6
   Body: crisp, slightly effervescent
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   Dryness: medium to dry
8. 8
   Complexity: low
9. 9
   Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: mint and Meyer lemon rind make this cocktail sing
10. 10
    Finish: short, clean, crisp
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    Glass: cocktail