Test Pilot

1 1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum
3⁄4 oz Light rum
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
6 dr Absinthe
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 Maraschino cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Use crushed ice for shaking (5 sec) and glass.
Shake, Rocks, Lowball

Notes

Very good, easy drinking cocktail.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Don the Beachcomber (Donn Beach)
Year
1941
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2006/08/01/test-pilot/

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  • Great classic tiki drink when you want one that isn’t super sweet.
  • Very good tiki drink!
  • Robin might prefer it without the Absinthe. — ★★★★
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Comments

YUM!! This is such a great drink, the absinthe is rendered unrecognisable but brings out the cinnamon flavour of the falernum, how is that possible? I don't know but it sure is tasty! Also don't go flying any planes after one of these, this sucker's strong!