Coriander Paloma

Prepare the toasted coriander simple syrup first, and have on hand for other uses. To make a nonalcoholic version of this cocktail, replace tequila with extra club soda or grapefruit seltzer for added sweetness. Photo by Sara Schober.

Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1-1/2 ounces silver tequila

1 ounce grapefruit juice

1 ounce toasted coriander simple syrup

1/4 ounce lime juice

Ice

Club soda

Toasted coriander seeds for garnish

For Toasted Coriander Simple Syrup

1/2 cup toasted coriander seeds

2 cups water

2 cups sugar

Instructions

Shake all ingredients together except for club soda. Strain and pour into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and coriander seeds.

To make toasted coriander simple syrup: Place seeds in a pot with water and sugar. Simmer over medium-heat until sugar melts. When cool, strain coriander seeds from syrup.