Jet Pilot

Name: Jet Pilot
Ingredients: 1 oz Navy Strength Rum; 1 oz Overproof Demerara Rum; .5 oz Falernum; .5 oz Grapefruit Syrup; .75 oz Lime Juice; 3 dash(es) Herbstura; 8 drop(s) Cinnamon Essence; 5 drop(s) Saline Solution

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By Andy Boimila

Submitted on: May 16, 2025

Seasonal

Spirit Forward

This ain’t your average jet pilot, this is MY jet pilot, and it’s way better.

Ingredients

1 oz
Navy Strength Rum

1 oz
Overproof Demerara Rum

.5 oz
Falernum

.5 oz
Grapefruit Syrup

.75 oz
Lime Juice

3 dash(es)
Herbstura

8 drop(s)
Cinnamon Essence

5 drop(s)
Saline Solution

Instructions

Garnish

Mint sprig

Build

Frappe & Dump

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 20% ABV (estimate)

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 pebble ice. Whip shake. Dump into glassware. Top with more ice. Garnish with mint sprig.

Editor's Note

Navy strength and overproof Demerara rums provide a high-octane backbone. Cinnamon essence and saline solution sharpen the profile, elevating this classic Tiki staple.

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Crafted Pour

28 September 2026

This sounds like a fantastic, high-octane take on a classic! Do you happen to have the recipes for your cinnamon essence and saline solution so others can try making it at home?