Spicy Empress Greyhound Cocktail

The Spicy Empress Greyhound cocktail is a riff on the classic Greyhound that is just a little spicy and tart, but beautifully balanced.

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Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients

2 oz Empress 1908 Gin
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1 oz Lemon juice
2 teaspoon simple syrup (2:1)*
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Thinly sliced jalapeño (for garnish)

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Instructions

Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Pour through a strainer into a lowball glass with a large-format ice cube. Garnish with a thin slice of jalapeño and serve.

Notes

If you prefer less heat, reduce the cayenne pepper.

We use a 2:1 simple syrup for this recipe. You can make your own at home by combining two cups of sugar with 1 cup of water over medium heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until all the sugar has dissolved. Then remove from the heat and cool before transferring to an air tight container or using in a cocktail. You can store the simple syrup in the fridge for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Empress 1908 Gin, Empress cocktails, gin, gin cocktails, grapefruit, jalapeño, spicy

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