Cilantro Last Word – A Classic Cocktail with a Modern Herbal Twist
Classic With a Twist

Cilantro Last Word – A Classic Cocktail with a Modern Herbal Twist

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About the Cilantro Last Word The Cilantro Last Word is a bold evolution of the Prohibition-era classic, offering a distinctly modern twist. Traditionally made with gin, this version swaps it for Empirical Cilantro, creating a uniquely herbaceous depth. Faccia Brutto Centerbe or Chartreuse adds grassy, alpine notes, while Gabriel Boudier Maraschino and fresh lemon juice bring brightness and tangy complexity, making this cocktail perfectly balanced.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup (1:1)
  • 3/4 oz Faccia Brutto Centerbe (or substitute with Chartreuse)
  • 3/4 oz Gabriel Boudier Maraschino (or substitute with Luxardo)
  • 1 oz Empirical Cilantro

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
  4. Garnish with a cherry.

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