Cilantro Gimlet
$8.95, Ecco
107 Porter St., Boston
$8.95, Ecco
107 Porter St., Boston
In the mix:
2 ounces vodka
½ ounce lime juice
½ ounce simple syrup
6-7 sprigs of cilantro
2 lime wedges
Muddle cilantro, lime, and ice. Add in other ingredients and shake. Garnish with a lime.
"People are wary to try this," head bartender Kate Caruso said. "But once they try it, they order it again."
Bottom line: This unique drink has a complex, fresh taste. The cilantro isn't overwhelming. Can we get a side of chips and guacamole?
Or try: The watermelon martini ($8.95) is crafted from homemade puree and tastes like a picnic.
(Courtney Hollands / Boston.com Staff)


