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.