Coriander Crisp

Gin works well in cocktails with coriander seeds, since coriander is one of the botanicals often used to make this spirit. For a nonalcoholic version, try infusing the coriander seeds in The Botanist Gin. Photo by Sara Schober.

Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

For toasted coriander infused spirits

1/2 cup coriander seeds

1 (750 ml) bottle spirits such as vodka, tequila or gin (or nonalcoholic spirits)

For cocktail

3 slices cucumber

Ice

1-1/2 ounces toasted coriander seed infused gin

1/4 ounce fresh lime juice

1/4 ounce simple syrup

1/4 ounce St. Germain Elderflower liqueur

Club soda

Cucumber slice, for garnish

Instructions

To make toasted coriander infused spirits: Toast seeds in a small saucepan over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until they become aromatic. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Place seeds in the bottle of spirits and infuse for 24 hours.

To make cocktail: Add cucumber to shaker and muddle together with a couple of small ice cubes. Add a scoop of ice to the shaker along with the rest of the ingredients except for club soda. Shake for five seconds, then strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with cucumber slice.