Test Pilot
A Trader Vic's tiki classic named for aviation pioneers. Twin rums form the base while falernum and lime build a tropical frame; over crushed ice a dark-rum float paints a gradient, and mint with lime lifts off like a signal from the runway's end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Test Pilot?
A Test Pilot is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Shake the white rum, dark rum, falernum, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters with ice until thoroughly chilled. 2) Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice. 3) Pour the shaken drink, ice and all, into the rocks glass so it seeps slowly through the crushed ice. 4) Float a little dark rum down the wall of the glass to form a light-to-dark gradient. 5) Garnish with a slapped mint sprig and a lime wedge. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Test Pilot?
A Test Pilot needs 8 ingredient(s): White Rum 30ml, Dark Rum 30ml, Falernum 15ml, Lime Juice 20ml, Simple Syrup 5ml, Angostura Bitters 1 dash, Mint Sprig (garnish) 1 sprig, Lime Wedge (garnish) 1.
What does a Test Pilot taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Tropical, Crisp, Citrus Fresh, Herbal. Strength: 18-28% ABV.
What glass is a Test Pilot served in?
A Test Pilot is typically served in a rocks glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- White Rum30ml
- Dark Rum30ml
- Falernum15ml
- Lime Juice20ml
- Simple Syrup5ml
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
- Mint Sprig (garnish)1 sprig
- Lime Wedge (garnish)1
Steps
- Shake the white rum, dark rum, falernum, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters with ice until thoroughly chilled.
- Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the shaken drink, ice and all, into the rocks glass so it seeps slowly through the crushed ice.
- Float a little dark rum down the wall of the glass to form a light-to-dark gradient.
- Garnish with a slapped mint sprig and a lime wedge.
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