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Rum

Painkiller

4 min
Medium
1 serving
classictikirum

The drink hits with bright pineapple acidity, mellow orange citrus, and rich coconut cream, all anchored by aged rum’s caramel depth. Served over ice in a hurricane glass, it balances tropical sweetness with a spice from the rum, making it both refreshing and satisfying. The creamy texture coats the palate while the citrus cut prevents cloying richness, so you can sip it slowly without overwhelming the senses. It’s ready in minutes with shaking and straining.

Painkiller cocktail served in a hurricane glass with pineapple wedge

Ingredients

  • Rum (Aged) 2 oz
  • Juice (Pineapple) 4 oz
  • Juice (Orange) 1 oz
  • Coconut Cream 1 oz
Glass:
Hurricane
Garnish:
Pineapple Wedge

Instructions

  1. 1

    Shake with ice

  2. 2

    Strain over ice

History

The Painkiller was created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands. It quickly became a signature tropical cocktail and remains associated with Caribbean beach culture.

Tasting Notes

A lush, creamy mouthfeel is dominated by pineapple and coconut, with orange providing a bright citrus lift. The aged rum adds caramel and spice depth, keeping the sweetness from becoming cloying.

Serve it chilled on a summer porch as a pre‑dinner refresher.

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