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Shaken · 1 serving

Test Pilot

Donn Beach's compact rum cocktail with orange liqueur, spiced falernum, and bright lemon.

Short answer

Test Pilot is a shaken cocktail made with jamaican rum, white rum, triple sec, falernum, and lemon juice. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Test 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
Test Pilot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Jamaican rum45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz6 parts
White Rum22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz3 parts
Triple Sec7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Falernum7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Lemon Juice7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: One short lime twist

Method

How to make Test Pilot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare solid clear ice, and cut one short narrow lime twist.

  2. 02

    Measure the Jamaican rum, white rum, triple sec, falernum, and fresh lemon juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake hard until the drink is thoroughly chilled and the citrus is evenly integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over fresh solid ice.

  6. 06

    Express the lime oils lightly, place only the compact twist at the rim, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Test Pilot taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Test Pilot questions

What is in a Test Pilot?

Kokto’s build uses jamaican rum, white rum, triple sec, falernum, and lemon juice.

How long does a Test Pilot take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Test Pilot prepared?

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

Is a Test 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 B080https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1940/test-pilot · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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