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Meredith Mills-Merritt, founder and CEO of The Original Southside, is bringing her bold, better-for-you ready to drink gin cocktail to Nashville—marking a key moment in the brand’s rapid expansion across the Southeast. Known for its clean ingredients, premium quality, and unapologetically fun attitude, The Original Southside is setting a new standard in the ready-to-drink space—now in Music City.
The brand's roots run deep, inspired by a family tradition and reimagined for today’s conscious consumer. What began as “Leah’s Summer Cooler,” a refreshing gin, mint, and lemon cocktail crafted by Meredith’s mom, is now a shelf-ready standout made with certified organic ingredients and a 10% ABV that doesn’t compromise on taste or integrity.
To celebrate its arrival in Nashville, The Original Southside hosted an exclusive evening at the new members club One Garage—an event that drew tastemakers, local creatives, and industry friends together over cocktails, curated bites, and live music. The night captured the spirit of Nashville: community-driven, effortlessly cool, and filled with flavor.
Now available at Firehouse Discount Liquors, River Road Liquors, Parkway Wine & Spirits, and online at drinksouthsides.com, The Original Southside is officially available in Tennessee. With momentum already strong in Florida and South Carolina, Nashville is more than a new market—it’s a meaningful milestone in The Original Southside’s story.