Cocktail
Jet Pilot
How to make a Jet Pilot - the complex tiki classic of three rums, grapefruit, lime and spices. Strong, exotic and multi-layered.
6 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Jet Pilot is a classic tiki cocktail from the golden era of tropical drinks. Three rums, grapefruit, lime and a hint of absinthe make a multi-layered, powerful drink that brings the aroma of the South Seas into the glass.
Instructions
- Add all three rums to a shaker or blender.
- Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, falernum, cinnamon syrup and a dash of absinthe.
- Top up with crushed ice and flash-blend briefly or shake vigorously.
- Pour the entire contents unstrained into a tumbler.
- Top up with crushed ice if needed and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Garnish: Cinnamon stick
Pro tip: The Jet Pilot is classically flash-blended briefly with crushed ice in a blender. The dash of absinthe is small but crucial for the typical aroma.
Frequently asked questions
Why three different rums?
The combination of dark, gold and overproof rum gives the Jet Pilot its typical depth and complexity - each rum adds a different facet.
What is the dash of absinthe for?
The small amount of absinthe provides the characteristic anise-like spice that sets the Jet Pilot apart from other tiki drinks.
Is the Jet Pilot very strong?
Yes, thanks to the overproof rum and the three rums it is one of the more powerful tiki cocktails.
Ingredients
- Dark Jamaican rum2 cl
- Gold rum2 cl
- Overproof rum2 cl
- Grapefruit juice2 cl
- Fresh lime juice2 cl
- Cinnamon syrup, falernum and a dash of absinthe1.5 cl
