Police Thieves From The One Bottle Cocktail Recipe

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this crowd-pleasing Police Thieves cocktail! Directly from the acclaimed 'The One-Bottle Cocktail' by Maggie Hoffman, this sunny and warming drink blends the vibrant flavors of pineapple, spicy cinnamon, zesty grapefruit, and refreshing lime, all perfectly balanced with the piney notes of gin. Originally a Gin Palace favorite, this easy-to-make cocktail is perfect for tiki parties or a sophisticated night in. Learn to make the delicious cinnamon syrup, too!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 938.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Police Thieves From The One Bottle Cocktail

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How to Make Police Thieves From The One Bottle Cocktail

  1. **Make the Cinnamon Syrup (ahead of time):** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add 2 broken cinnamon sticks, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 1-2 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a resealable container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  2. **Muddle Pineapple:** Gently muddle a 2-3 inch chunk of fresh pineapple. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup, yielding approximately 2 ounces of pineapple juice.
  3. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces gin, 1 ounce cinnamon syrup, 2 ounces pineapple juice, ¾ ounce fresh lime juice, and ¾ ounce fresh grapefruit juice. Fill with ice.
  4. **Shake Well:** Shake vigorously until well-chilled (about 15 seconds).
  5. **Double Strain & Serve:** Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or cinnamon stick (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

807g

Fat

0g

Carbs

67g

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