Inspired by her mother’s homemade summer cocktail, affectionately called “Leah’s Summer Cooler,” Meredith Mills-Merritt, founder of Southside Beverage Holdings, set out to create a cocktail that encapsulates the essence of summer in every sip while paying homage to both the Southside recipes from the 1920s and her mother’s original recipe, the company notes.

“We’re reviving a drink that was lost over time, for a ‘revival of the fittest,’ so to speak. I obsessed over every sip to make this once prohibition-era bathtub gin concoction a refreshing, crisp take on an old classic.” Mills-Merritt said in a statement. “The result is a delicious, crisp, aromatic, bar quality cocktail in a convenient, ready-to-drink (and enjoy) format.

“The Original Southside is my love letter to those warm summer evenings with huge belly laughs courtesy of your best friends and loved ones,” Mill-Merritt continues. “It is the quintessential cocktail to share with your favorite people, whether you’re tailgating, beach-going, golfing, getting ready to celebrate, or just hanging out and enjoying the present moment.”

Packaged in a 355-ml can, the 10% ABV The Original Southside cocktail is available to purchase in a four-pack for a suggested retail price of $24.99.

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