The Nearly Original Painkiller (as close as we can get)
An Island Cocktail That’s like a mini-vacation
The Painkiller Cocktail was born on the island of Jost Van Dyke at the Soggy Dollar Bar. As the story goes, the founder of Pusser’s Rum visited the tiny bar to try the locally famous drink. Over time he became great friends with the owner, but, alas she would not share her recipe with him.
This particular version is touted to be as close to the original as possible, but we may never know how close it actually is. However, I do know that it’s delicious.
Pusser’s Rum is the rum of choice for this Painkiller recipe. Mix in cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and orange juice. The pièce de résistance is the freshly grated nutmeg sprinkled on top. This fruity concoction also makes a great batch drink, which is perfect for parties.
The next time you need a little vacation, mix up a Painkiller. Close your eyes and imagine your feet in the sand, palm trees overhead, and a gentle breeze on your face.
The Painkiller
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Pusser's dark rum
- 1 ounce Cream of coconut
- 4 ounces Pineapple juice
- 1 ounce Orange juice
- Sprinkle of ground nutmeg
- Pineapple slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and orange juice to shaker
- Shake vigorously
- Pour into glass filled with ice
- Sprinkle nutmeg on top. (Freshly grated is best)
- Garnish with a slice of pineapple, and enjoy!
Notes
- Shake the cream of coconut can before opening it. You should hear a sloshing sound inside. Sometimes the cream of coconut hardens in the can after sitting on the shelf for a while.
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