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drawing of a cocktail shaker drawing of a tiki mugTest Pilot Punch

Shake with ice:

1.5 oz Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum

0.75 oz The Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum

0.75 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

0.5 oz orange liqueur

0.5 oz lime juice

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

6 dashes Pastis

Double-strain into a tiki mug.

Fill with crushed ice.

Garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.

based on a cocktail by Don the Beachcomber

An example of the Test Pilot Punch, the mixed drink (drink), by based on a cocktail by Don the Beachcomber, featuring Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum, The Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum, John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, pastis, Angostura bitters, lemon wheel, and maraschino cherry; photo by Lee Edwards

The Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum bottle

The Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum

West IndiesTrinidad 49.0% ABV

49.0% ABV

Scarlet Ibis is a blend of three- to five-year aged Trinidad rums, with classic flavors of toffee, tobacco, and dark honey on a firm, dry backbone. This is old-school rum, without the now-common influence of other wines and spirits, chill filtration, excess dilution, or added sugar. Scarlet Ibis shines in a Corn 'n' Oil, Palmetto (Rum Manhattan), and Mai Tai, as well as in simple sour drinks. This project, named for the national bird of Trinidad, was originally commissioned and blend-selected by Death & Co in New York.

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The Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum label
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum bottle

Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum

England (Jamaica) 57.0% ABV

57.0% ABV

Smith & Cross Jamaica Rum contains only Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates, famous for their notes of caramelized banana, tropical fruits and spice and earthy finish. This is old-school rum, without the now-common influence of other wines and spirits, chill filtration, excess dilution, or added sugar. The complexity and flavor depth of this Navy Strength (57%) rum makes it a cornerstone of classic rum drinks, and the best Jamaican rum for providing the richness that punches and Tiki drinks require. The mark of Smith & Cross traces its lineage to 1788 as one of England’s most prominent handlers of Jamaica Rum.

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Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaica Rum label
John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum bottle

John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

West IndiesBarbados 11.0% ABV

11.0% ABV

Falernum is indigenous to Barbados, where Velvet Falernum is a longtime staple item of its many resorts and bars. The sweetness, spice, and nutty character of this rum-based liqueur provides weight and texture to classic rum and wine punches. Today, Falernum is a staple for tropical drinks such as swizzles, Zombies, and other Tiki drinks. Try the island favorite with 2 parts aged rum, 3 dashes Angostura and a squeeze of lime. Add to wine and orange juice for a quick, delicious Sangria. John D Taylor’s Velvet Falernum is considered by many as the original Falernum, and is today produced by famed rum distiller R.L. Seale Ltd.

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John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum label