Test Pilot
Rum · Tiki mug
Don the Beachcomber's 1941 creation — two rums, Cointreau, falernum, lime, and Angostura, built to be sipped through crushed ice for hours.
| Glass | Tiki mug |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 22% |
| Category | tiki |
| Flavor | tropical, citrus, spiced, tiki |
Ingredients
- Aged Jamaican Rum1.5 oz
- Light Rum0.75 oz
- Cointreau0.5 oz
- Velvet Falernum0.5 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Angostura Bitters6 dashes
- Absinthe1 dash
- Mint Sprig1 piece
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add all ingredients to shaker with crushed ice
- Shake briefly
- Pour unstrained into tiki mug
- Top with more crushed ice
- Garnish with mint sprig and cherry
Pro Tips
- Don the Beachcomber's 1941 creation — two rums + Cointreau + falernum + lime + Angostura.
- Shake with crushed ice and pour unstrained for the proper tiki texture.
- Equal parts rum and light rum gives the 'test pilot' kick its name promises.