Ingredients

  • 1½ ozjamaican rum(dark Jamaican preferred)
  • ¾ ozwhite rum(Puerto Rican style)
  • ½ ozfresh lime juice
  • ½ ozfalernum
  • ½ ozcointreau
  • ⅛ ozabsinthe(about 6 drops, or Pernod)
  • 1 dashangostura bitters
  • 🍋Brandied cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

blenderjigger

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender with 1 cup crushed ice.
  2. Blend on high speed for 5 seconds.
  3. Pour unstrained into a double old fashioned glass.
  4. Add more crushed ice to fill if needed.
  5. Garnish with a brandied cherry on a pick.
  6. Serve immediately.

📜 History

Created by tiki pioneer Donn Beach (Don the Beachcomber) around 1941, the Test Pilot reflects the era's fascination with aviation. This potent blend of rums with falernum, citrus, and Pernod inspired many variations including the Jet Pilot, Ace Pilot, and Space Pilot. The recipe was famously secretive until decoded by Jeff "Beachbum" Berry.

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