Cilantro Gimlet
Posted: November 27, 2017 Filed under: Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes | Tags: alcoholic drinks, beverages, cilantro, cocktails, gimlet, gin, lime, recipes Leave a commentThis lovely green cocktail is a nice balance between sweet, sour, and herbaceous. The cilantro flavor in this drink is not too overwhelming.
I love cilantro, but I understand some people don’t care for the flavor. I think basil, spinach, or arugula could be substituted for the cilantro in this recipe with delicious results.
Cilantro Gimlet
makes 1 drink
1 handful of fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)
2 ounces gin
juice of 1/2 a lime
1/2 ounce of simple syrup (recipe below)
lime slice, to garnish
Fill a cocktail shaker 1/2 full with ice. Add all the ingredients and shake until very cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a glass and garnish with a lime slice.
Simple Syrup
1 part sugar
1 part water
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.