The cocktail resurgence of the early 2000s persists, with well-crafted cocktails now a staple on bar menus. Bartenders are known for using herbs and vegetables, including cilantro, to enhance drink flavors. Recently, cilantro has gained prominence, partly due to the launch of a bottled cilantro spirit by Empirical Spirits, based in Brooklyn, N.Y. This spirit, featuring a base of French wheat with cilantro, lime, and tomatillo, is becoming a favored tool among bartenders.
