If you take all of the rum and juices into account, the Jet Pilot is the epitome of a tiki drink. Then, there are the interesting flavor accents - cinnamon, bitters, anise - that make this cocktail intriguing to the taste buds and an extraordinary frozen drink.
The combination of rums is key to making the Jet Pilot and you can find some nice selections at The Pegu Blog. There is also options available for the anise liqueur. While many people choose to go with Pernod or Herbsaint, the new array of absinthes available are a good choice for the more adventurous. Whichever you go with remember to keep the anise in check.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Jamaican rum
- 3/4 oz gold Puerto Rican rum
- 3/4 oz 151-proof demerara rum
- 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
- dash of Angostura bitters
- 6 dashes Pernod
- 4 oz crushed ice
- cherry for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour all of the liquid ingredients into a blender.
- Add ice.
- Blend on a fast speed for about 5-10 seconds.
- Pour into a hurricane or margarita glass.
- Garnish with a cherry.
