Question 1

How to use Cilantro in cocktails?

Accepted Answer

Use the soft leaves and tender stems, and pick off any yellow or wilted leaves first.

Muddle gently with lime or chili, since the leaves are delicate and bruise quickly.

Strain the drink after shaking, because the leaf bits cloud it.

Question 2

Does Cilantro go bad?

Accepted Answer

Unopened: Not applicable for fresh herbs. Opened: 3 to 5 days loose in the fridge, or 1 to 2 weeks with the stems in water and a loose bag over the leaves. Stems in water in the fridge, with the leaves loosely covered

Question 3

What does Cilantro taste like?

Accepted Answer

Bright, grassy and citrusy, with a sharp green edge that some people find soapy. Tasting notes: citrusy, grassy, green, peppery, soapy.

Substitute	Note	Zero-proof
Basil	Sweeter and less pungent, but it still lifts a lime and chili drink. Use the same number of leaves.
Mint	Cooler and sweeter. Better in cucumber or lime drinks than in spicy ones.

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