Sunset Sling
The Sunset Sling is a delightful cocktail that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh pineapple, zesty citrus, and aromatic spices for a drinking experience that transports you straight to a sunny beachside paradise. This cocktail is inspired by the wildly popular 'Police & Thieves' recipe from the famed Gin Palace in New York. With a beautiful blend of gin's botanical notes and the depth of cinnamon syrup, the drink offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for summer parties or cozy gatherings, the Sunset Sling is a refreshing treat that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Serve it in a chilled coupe glass to enhance its elegant presentation, adding an irresistible flair to any occasion.
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
gin
2 ounces (none)
cinnamon syrup
1/2 ounce (prepared in advance)
fresh pineapple juice
1/2 ounce (muddled from fresh pineapple)
fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce (juiced from fresh limes)
fresh grapefruit juice
1/4 ounce (juiced from fresh grapefruits)
water
1 cup (for making cinnamon syrup)
sugar
1 cup (for making cinnamon syrup)
cinnamon sticks
5 (for making cinnamon syrup)
Instructions
1
Start by preparing the cinnamon syrup well in advance: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2
Break up 5 cinnamon sticks and add them to the syrup mixture. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and cover, allowing the syrup to steep for 1 to 2 hours.
3
After the syrup has steeped, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean, resealable container. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
4
To make the cocktail, cut a 2- to 3-inch chunk of fresh pineapple and muddle it in a cocktail shaker until juicy.
5
Add 2 ounces of gin, 1/2 ounce of the prepared cinnamon syrup, 1/2 ounce of fresh pineapple juice, 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 1/4 ounce of fresh grapefruit juice to the shaker.
6
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 12 seconds, until well chilled.
7
Double-strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to catch any pulp or ice shards, and garnish with a fresh pineapple slice or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Sunset Sling?
The Sunset Sling is a tropical gin-based cocktail featuring fresh pineapple, citrus, and aromatic cinnamon syrup, inspired by the 'Police & Thieves' recipe.
What spirit is used in a Sunset Sling?
The primary spirit used in this cocktail is 2 ounces of gin.
How do I make the cinnamon syrup?
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar, dissolve the sugar over heat, then boil with 5 broken cinnamon sticks and steep for 1 to 2 hours.
How much cinnamon syrup is used in the cocktail?
The recipe calls for 1/2 ounce of the prepared cinnamon syrup.
What fresh juices are required?
The drink requires 1/2 ounce of fresh pineapple juice, 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 1/4 ounce of fresh grapefruit juice.
How do I prepare the pineapple for this drink?
Muddle a 2- to 3-inch chunk of fresh pineapple in a cocktail shaker until it is juicy.
How long should I shake the Sunset Sling?
Shake the mixture vigorously with ice for approximately 12 seconds until well chilled.
What type of glass should be used?
It is recommended to serve the cocktail in a chilled coupe glass for an elegant presentation.
Why should I double-strain the drink?
Double-straining catches any pulp from the muddled pineapple or small ice shards, ensuring a smooth texture.
How long can the cinnamon syrup be stored?
The syrup can be stored in a clean, resealable container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
What is the inspiration for the Sunset Sling?
This cocktail is inspired by the popular 'Police & Thieves' recipe from the Gin Palace in New York.
What are the primary flavor profiles?
The flavor profile is a balance of botanical gin notes, tropical sweetness from pineapple, and warm spices from cinnamon.
Is this drink suitable for summer?
Yes, it is described as a refreshing treat ideal for summer parties or beachside settings.
What garnishes are suggested?
You can garnish the drink with a fresh pineapple slice or a cinnamon stick.
How many cinnamon sticks are needed for the syrup?
You will need 5 cinnamon sticks, which should be broken up before adding to the syrup.
How much water is needed for the syrup?
The recipe requires 1 cup of water to make the cinnamon syrup base.
How much sugar is needed for the syrup?
The recipe requires 1 cup of sugar to make the cinnamon syrup base.
How many total ingredients are in the recipe?
There are 8 ingredients listed including the components for the homemade syrup.
Can I make the syrup in advance?
Yes, the instructions suggest preparing the cinnamon syrup well in advance of making the cocktail.
What tags are associated with this cocktail?
Tags include cocktail, gin, tropical, pineapple, cinnamon, party drink, summer, refreshing, and citrus.
How much lime juice is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice.
How much grapefruit juice is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 ounce of fresh grapefruit juice.
Is the drink tart or sweet?
The Sunset Sling offers a perfect balance of sweetness from the syrup and tartness from the citrus juices.
What is the preparation for the pineapple juice?
The pineapple juice is ideally muddled from fresh pineapple chunks directly in the shaker.
Does the recipe provide nutritional information?
The specific nutritional data like calories, fat, and protein are not provided in the source JSON.
How should the cinnamon sticks be added to the syrup?
They should be broken up and added to the water and sugar mixture before it is brought to a boil.
How long does the syrup need to steep?
The syrup should be covered and allowed to steep for 1 to 2 hours after being removed from the heat.
Is the Sunset Sling a handcrafted cocktail?
Yes, it is tagged as a handcrafted cocktail due to the fresh ingredients and homemade syrup.
What is the preparation for the grapefruit juice?
The grapefruit juice should be juiced fresh from grapefruits.
Should the coupe glass be chilled?
Yes, serving in a chilled coupe glass enhances the elegant presentation and keeps the drink cold.