Police & Thieves
Shared with us by mixologist Presley Green, this craft cocktail is a delightfully refreshing and complex summer treat that we turn to again and again!
Tip: Save the remaining Cinnamon Simple Syrup to pour over everything from pancakes to waffles to ice cream!
Recipe
Police and Thieves
Yields 1 Drink
Ingredients
Cocktail:
2 oz gin
0.5 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
0.5 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.25 oz fresh grapefruit juice
*Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 - 3 cinnamon sticks
Method
Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer sugar, water and cinnamon sticks. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Once sugar is dissolved, bring to boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks once cooled. Refrigerate in an airtight container.
Cocktail:
Combine gin, cinnamon syrup, and fresh juices to cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain into martini glass.