Invented at The Luau restaurant in Beverly Hills circa 1958, the Jet Pilot cocktail is a popular riff on the tiki-style Test Pilot originally created by Donn Beach.
This cocktail features three rums blended with bitters, cinnamon syrup and citrus. And while many recipes call for it to be flash blended and served frozen, we opted to shake our ingredients and strain over crushed ice. The result was just as tasty (and less brain-freeze inducing).
The Jet Pilot is a rummy, well-rounded, refreshing drink with interesting flavors. For an herbaceous finish, we like the addition of absinthe. If you prefer a slightly sweeter, anise flavor, go for Pernod liqueur.
After the first few sips, you'll reach cruising altitude. Sit back, relax and enjoy the flight (er, beverage).
(Originally published 8/16/24)
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