Red Passion

Directions

1. 1
   In a blender, combine the strawberries, Cilantro Syrup, rose water, and grenadine and process until well blended and smooth, 15 to 20 seconds.
2. 2
   Pour the strawberry puree into a large martini glass.
3. 3
   Put 3/4 cup ice into a cocktail shaker and add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, Triple Sec, and tequila.
4. 4
   Shake well for 10 seconds to chill the ingredients.
5. 5
   Strain into the martini glass over the strawberry puree.
6. 6
   Garnish with cilantro sprig.
7. 7
   In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the sugar and water and heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
8. 8
   Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is hot, remove from the heat and add the chopped cilantro to the pan.
9. 9
   Allow the syrup to cool for 15 minutes, then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve.
10. 10
    Discard the solids.
11. 11
    The syrup may be made up to 2 weeks in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.