1 serving
Police & Thieves ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aged Rum | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Sweet sherry | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 4 parts |
Amaro | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 3 parts |
Crème de cacao | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Orange | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: One short orange twist
Method
How to make Police & Thieves
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a double old-fashioned glass, prepare one large clear ice cube, and cut one short thin orange twist.
- 02
Measure the aged Jamaican rum, sweet solera sherry, dark herbal amaro, and white cacao liqueur into a mixing glass.
- 03
Fill the mixing glass with solid ice and place a bar spoon against the inside wall.
- 04
Stir smoothly for 20 to 25 seconds until the dark bittersweet mixture is very cold and diluted.
- 05
Strain into the chilled glass over the single large clear cube without ice fragments.
- 06
Express the orange twist over the surface, place that same compact twist inside the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Police & Thieves taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are bitterness (4/5) and strength (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Police & Thieves questions
What is in a Police & Thieves?
Kokto’s build uses aged rum, sweet sherry, amaro, crème de cacao, and orange.
How long does a Police & Thieves take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Police & Thieves prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Police & Thieves alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B091https://www.deathandcompanymarket.com/blogs/recipes/police-thieves · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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