The Donn's Mix Syrup was created by Donn Beach, founder of Don the Beachcomber, and it's an essential ingredient of the Zombie cocktail.
Ingredients
3 cinnamon sticks, crushed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Fresh grapefruit juice
Directions
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Put cinnamon sticks in a zip lock bag and bash a few times with a rolling pin. Combine the broken cinnamon sticks, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
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Strain cinnamon syrup into a container with a mesh strainer. Let cool.
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Add grapefruit juice to cinnamon mixture and shake.
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Mixture can be stored, sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, though it's tastiest when fresh.
