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2 1⁄2 oz Vodka, Absolut
1 oz Simple syrup (Cilantro infused, see note.)
1 oz Lime juice
1 oz Egg white
3 dr Bitters, Angostura
3 spg Cilantro
Instructions

Place 3 sprigs of cilantro in a mixing glass and press with muddler to release oils. Add remainder of ingredients and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify egg white. Add ice and shake again for five seconds to chill. Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass and drip three drops of bitters in a row. Pull a martini pick through drops to make three hearts.

Notes

To make cilantro syrup: Add one bunch of cilantro to 1qt/1qt ratio of sugar and boiling water. Dissolve sugar, strain out solids, cool to room temperature and store in refrigerator for three days. A fresh and silky textured citrus and cilantro cocktail. Egg white can be omitted and bitters added to the shake for and equally tasty cocktail.

Cocktail summary
Kevin Collins. Bar Manager at Seared Steak and Seafood
Created by
Kevin Collins, Seared Steak and Seafood, Petaluma,CA
Year
2013
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  • celery bitters were a nice addition. will try again with 2 oz vodka and 3/4 oz syrup
  • If you like cilantro and a clean and refreshing cocktail, then this is for you. Goes well with oysters and seafood.
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