Cilantro Pisco Smash

cocktail cilantro pisco alcoholic

Danielle Bell

Makes 2

Source

Ingredients

½ cup sugar

3 Tbsp. cilantro leaves with tender stems, plus more for serving

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

6 Tbsp. Peruvian pisco

Method

Bring sugar and ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let simple syrup cool.

Muddle 3 Tbsp. cilantro with lemon juice and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add pisco and 2 Tbsp. simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice and shake until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into 2 rocks glasses filled with ice. Garnish with cilantro. Do Ahead: Simple syrup can be made 3 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.