This drink is a spin on the “Southside” cocktail, traditionally made with mint; here, another fresh, green herb takes its place. Coriander is the seed produced by a cilantro plant, and is a common ingredient in many gins. It adds a really cool toasted-citrus flavor. If you don’t believe me, try biting into one!

— Robb Jones

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
TIME: 3 MIN + 10 MIN FOR SYRUP
GLASSWARE: COUPE

RECIPE:

• 2 oz Far North Spirits Solveig Gin

• ¾ oz Coriander Syrup *

• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice

• 2 Slices Cucumber, Muddled

• 1 Pinch Salt

• 1 Dash Orange Bitters

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with ice. Shake hard for 5 to 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled Coupe glass a cilantro leaf.

CORIANDER SYRUP:

• 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro Stems

• 1 Tbsp. Coriander Seeds

• 1 Cup Granulated White Sugar

• 1 Cup Water

Toast coriander seeds in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar, water, and cilantro stems, and simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool, strain, and use; or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Drinks.”