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Test Pilot

Anytime · Citrusy · Classic/vintage

3.8 66 ratings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Aged Jamaican rum
3/4 oz Light white rum
1/4 oz Triple sec
1/4 oz Falernum liqueur
1/4 oz Lemon juice

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

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Flavour profile

25.2% alc./vol. · 1.7 standard drinks · 178 calories

History

A sophisticated, citrusy Daiquiri with almond and clove notes, served short.

The origins of this particular recipe for the Test Pilot date back to circa 1941, attributed to Donn Beach. It is presented here as adapted from Victor Bergeron’s version, which appeared in his 1972 publication, Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide. TEST PILOT ¼ ounce lemon juice ¼ ounce Falernum ¼ ounce Cointreau ¾ ounce light Puerto Rican rum 1¾ ounce dark Jamaica rum Shake with ice cubes. Pour into a 10-ounce glass.

Created by Victor Bergeron A.K.A Trader Vic