Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a home-cooked brunch or taking Mom to her favorite restaurant, start the celebration with this trendy cocktail.
Cilantro, ginger and lime add an exotically flavorful flair. Prep time is only 5 minutes, and all of the ingredients should be available at a well-stocked natural and organic food store.
Write a special toast for Mom, and you’re good to go!
Cilantro Lime Fizz
Makes 2 servings
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 ounces gin
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves (without stems)
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract (not imitation extract)
Ice cubes
1 cup ginger beer
Fresh cilantro sprigs
- Mix lime juice, gin, cilantro leaves and almond extract in a cocktail shaker with a muddler or wooden spoon, until cilantro is crushed.
- Add 2 cups ice cubes; shake until well mixed and chilled.
- To serve, strain over ice cubes in highball glasses. Fill glasses with ginger beer.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick
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