Painkiller
A creamy tropical rum cocktail with pineapple, orange and coconut.
Drink details
Glass
Hurricane Glass
Ice
Crushed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Dark Rum
60 ml
Pineapple Juice
120 ml
Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed
30 ml
Coconut Cream
30 ml
Garnish
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
Orange Slice
1 piece
Maraschino Cherry
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and coconut cream to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake vigorously until well chilled and creamy.
- 3
Strain into a Hurricane glass filled with crushed ice.
- 4
Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
About the Painkiller
The Painkiller is a tropical rum cocktail originating in the British Virgin Islands. It combines dark rum with pineapple juice, orange juice and rich coconut cream, producing a creamy and fruit-forward drink closely related to the Piña Colada family. A dusting of freshly grated nutmeg adds a distinctive aromatic finish.
What does a Painkiller taste like?
The Painkiller is rich, creamy and tropical, with pineapple providing bright fruitiness, orange adding fresh citrus and coconut cream creating a smooth, rounded texture. Dark rum contributes depth and warmth while nutmeg adds a fragrant spicy finish.
Tips for making a Painkiller
Shake thoroughly with ice so the coconut cream becomes fully incorporated with the juices and rum. Serve over plenty of crushed ice and grate fresh nutmeg over the top immediately before serving.
