The Silk Road Cocktail: The Marco Polo Task Force/The OG Silk Road

Shelley talks about the Marco Polo Task force that was formed to bring down the Silk Road Founder, Ross Ulbricht (aka the "Dread Pirate Roberts"); and the two law enforcement officers that were brought down with him. Bekah talks about the original Silk Road, the trade route that opened Asia up to the Western World.

Drinking: The Silk Road Cocktail

2 oz. Gin

4 oz. Grapefruit Juice

1 tsp. ginger infused simple syrup

juice of half a lime

1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger

2 star anise

rhubarb bitters

champagne or sparkling wine

Place all ingredients except for champagne into ice-filled shaker. Shake and double strain into cocktail glass. Top with champagne. Garnish with a star anise.