If you like Limoncello, you are going to love it's younger, darker sister, Cilantro-cello. There is a taco place in our neighborhood that makes the most incredible cilantro lime-soda. I have been trying to replicate it for months, always disappointed in the results. The problem was, I was trying to infuse vodka with cilantro and lime zest. It always turned out bitter and musky tasting. I knew using vodka was a no go, I needed to step it up...To Everclear. My first batch was a winner…after just 3 days I decided to strain it because I didn’t think the Everclear could get any greener and the cilantro couldn’t get any crispier. Yes, crispier…I have learned that when you soak anything in Everclear for an extended period of time, it sucks every bit of color, flavor and life out of it, leaving the cilantro stems crispy to the touch. Seeing that the cilantro had nothing left to give, I strained it, added the simple syrup, and....nailed it!

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