201st Squadron

Name: 201st Squadron
Ingredients: 1 oz Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum; 1 oz La Luna Cupreata; 1/2 oz Cointreau; 1/2 oz Hot Honey Syrup; 1/2 oz White Grapefruit Juice; 1/2 oz Lime Juice; 1 dash(es) Tiki Bitters

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By Andy Boimila

Submitted on: April 15, 2022

Spirit Forward

Tropical

A Jet Pilot riff inspired by the smoky flavors of mezcal and the heat from hot honey syrup. The 201st Squadron, or the Aztec Eagles, were a fighter squadron from the Mexican Air Force, part of the allied forces they helped to liberate the Philippines.

Ingredients

1 oz
Smith & Cross Navy Strength Rum

1 oz
La Luna Cupreata

1/2 oz
Cointreau

1/2 oz
Hot Honey Syrup

1/2 oz
White Grapefruit Juice

1/2 oz
Lime Juice

1 dash(es)
Tiki Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Mint sprig and dehydrated lime wheel

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

By Andy Boimila

YouTube Creator

Home bartender and part time bartender at Wusong Road in Cambridge, MA. Specializing in mixing up classic and modern tiki drinks at home. On Instagram and TikTok @mixinguptiki On YouTube at Mixing Up Tiki...

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Combine all ingredients into a shaking tin with crushed ice. Whip shake for 5-8 seconds. Open pour into a rocks glass. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish and enjoy!

Editor's Note

A Jet Pilot riff that swaps in smoky mezcal and hot honey for traditional ingredients. The result is a complex, funky, and spicy tiki drink with a compelling historical backstory.