Created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands, the Painkiller is a classic, tropical cocktail that’s rich, fruity, and satisfying no matter where you are. One of my all-time favorite rum cocktails, the Painkiller blends rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut, shaken with ice and strained into a glass filled with ice.
Topped with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg, it’s the ultimate tropical drink to transport you to paradise with every sip!
Painkiller Cocktail Recipe
Created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands, the Painkiller is a classic, tropical cocktail that's rich, fruity, and satisfying no matter where you are. One of my all-time favorite rum cocktails, the Painkiller blends rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut, shaken with ice and strained into a glass filled with ice.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Pusser’s rum
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
- Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated
- Garnish: pineapple wedge
Instructions
- Add the rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and cream of coconut to a shaker with cubed ice and shake vigorously but briefly to combine.
- Strain into a hurricane glass or snifter over crushed ice.
- Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a pineapple wedge.
- Serve your finished drink with a straw and enjoy the delicious refreshment
Notes
The Painkiller is a classic rum cocktail, but there are naturally variations on the original recipe! Here are a few of our favorite variations:
- The Painkiller #2 is made with the same recipe, but adds in lime juice and Angostura bitters for a more complex flavor.
- Make a Spicy Painkiller by adding a jalapeno to the cocktail shaker, or a pinch of chili powder to spice things up.
- A Painkiller Sunrise adds grenadine to the mix to create a sunrise effect and to add a sweet touch to the drink.
- The Piña Colada is not a variation but a famous cocktail on its own, but it’s made with a similar rum, pineapple, and coconut cream base, so it’s worth a try if you like Painkillers!
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