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Blended · 1 serving

Jet Pilot

Steve Crane's 1958 high-proof tropical blend of three rums, two citrus juices, cinnamon, falernum, absinthe, and bitters.

Short answer

Jet Pilot is a blended cocktail made with overproof rum, demerara rum, aged rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, falernum, absinthe, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 8 minutes.
Time8 min
MethodBlended
GlassRocks
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Jet Pilot ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Jet Pilot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Overproof rum30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Demerara rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Aged Rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Grapefruit Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Cinnamon syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Falernum15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Absinthe1 dash———
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: One small maraschino cherry

Method

How to make Jet Pilot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass and select exactly one small maraschino cherry for garnish.

  2. 02

    Measure all three rums, fresh grapefruit and lime juices, cinnamon syrup, falernum, absinthe, and bitters into a blender cup.

  3. 03

    Add about one cup of fresh crushed ice while keeping the blender safely below its fill line.

  4. 04

    Flash-blend on high for about five seconds, stopping while the ice remains finely textured rather than smooth.

  5. 05

    Pour unstrained into the chilled rocks glass and settle the crushed-ice surface below the rim.

  6. 06

    Place the single small cherry compactly at the rim and serve immediately without extra decorations.

Tasting profile

What does Jet Pilot taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Jet Pilot questions

What is in a Jet Pilot?

Kokto’s build uses overproof rum, demerara rum, aged rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, cinnamon syrup, falernum, absinthe, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Jet Pilot take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 8 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Jet Pilot prepared?

It uses a blended method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Jet Pilot alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B075https://www.liquor.com/jet-pilot-cocktail-recipe-5705288 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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