The Modern Martini
Embrace the zesty freshness of this homemade Cilantro-Lime Gin, a spirited concoction that infuses the vibrant flavors of cilantro and lime into a London dry gin base. The delicate balance of sweet and tangy notes will captivate your taste buds with each sip, making it a perfect choice for a refreshing cocktail. Prepare a batch ahead of time to enjoy the lovely flavors of summer anytime.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 sugar
- 1 750-ml bottle London dry gin
- 3 fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
- 1/4 fresh lime juice
- 8 lime twists or rounds
Instructions
- Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons hot water in a large jar, cover, and shake until sugar is dissolved. Add gin, cilantro, and lime juice (save gin bottle for finished product). Cover and chill 2 days. Strain into a medium bowl; discard cilantro. Pour cilantro-lime gin back into reserved bottle.
- For each cocktail, pour 3 ounces cilantro-lime gin into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover; shake until cocktail shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with lime.
- DO AHEAD: Cilantro-Lime Gin can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled.
Yield
8 servings
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