Salsa, oh yes. Guacamole, oh yes, yes. Thai curry, oh, yes. Raita, salsa cruda, fajitas.... Cilantro is freshness and vibrancy and a little springtime fiesta in my mouth. Is there poetry about cilantro? If there isn't, there should be. I'll work on that. But in the meantime let's have a cocktail to celebrate this springy, zesty little herb. How about and good old margarita, with a glass rimmed in coarse salt, sugar and finely minced cilantro. Ole! Not a tequila drinker? How about a Bloody Maria? Muddle some fresh sliced jalapeno, a bit of garlic, and some minced cilantro in the bottom of a pitcher and pour over a good glug, glug, glug of vodka. Fill with tomato juice and stir. Serve in tall glasses over cracked ice a nice squeeze of lime juice and another sprinkle of cilantro. Say hello to your new summertime brunch cocktail.
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