COCKTAIL — Painkiller Cocktail Recipe

Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Speakeasy
2 min readFeb 27, 2024

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The Painkiller cocktail is a delicious tropical drink that originated from the British Virgin Islands. It was first created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar on the island of Jost Van Dyke. The cocktail gained popularity due to its smooth, fruity flavors and its ability to transport drinkers to a beach paradise with just one sip. The Painkiller is a combination of rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut, and a hint of nutmeg, making it a refreshing and indulgent choice for those looking to escape to a tropical oasis, if only for a moment.

Now, let’s delve into the creation of the Painkiller cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 4 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz cream of coconut
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pineapple wedge and/or cherry for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add 2 oz of dark rum to the shaker.
  3. Pour in 4 oz of pineapple juice.
  4. Add 1 oz of orange juice to the shaker.
  5. Measure and pour 1 oz of cream of coconut into the shaker.
  6. Secure the lid on the shaker and shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15–20 seconds to ensure they are well mixed and chilled.
  7. Fill a glass with ice.
  8. Strain the contents of the shaker into the glass over the ice.
  9. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top of the drink using a fine grater to add a fragrant and flavorful garnish.
  10. Optionally, garnish with a pineapple wedge and/or cherry for a tropical touch.

Sip slowly and savor each moment, for life’s sweetness is often fleeting.

Remember, as the layers of a cocktail blend harmoniously, so too must we seek harmony within ourselves and the world around us.

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Laxfed Paulacy
Straight Bias Speakeasy

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