Garden Cooler

This savory-sweet vodka drink gets a kick from toasted coriander seeds and rhubarb bitters. Photo by Sara Schober.

Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

1 strawberry

2 slices kiwi

Ice

1-1/2 ounces toasted coriander infused vodka

1/4 ounce lemon juice

1/4 ounce plain simple syrup

2 dashes rhubarb bitters

Strawberry for garnish

For toasted coriander infused spirits

½ cup coriander seeds

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

Instructions

In a shaker, add strawberry and kiwi along with a couple of small ice cubes. Muddle fruit and ice together. Add a scoop of ice and remainder of ingredients. Shake and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with strawberry.

To make toasted coriander infused vodka: 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.