Painkiller Tiki Cocktail

This creamy pineapple, coconut and orange, rum cocktail is a tiki legend! Navy strength rum packs a punch and the garnish of freshly grated nutmeg adds an unexpected warmth and complexity to an otherwise simple cocktail.

The Original Pain Killer Cocktail

Originating at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the Caribbean in the 70's and later being trademarked by Pusser's Rum, this cocktail has interesting history and even a bit of scandal surrounding it.

Today you can find a version of this drink on most tiki bar menus, occasionally under different names, but always just as delicious.

In fact you can find Disney's version of this cocktail at Trader Sam's, the tiki bar and restaurant at the Disneyland Hotel. On the Trader Sam's menu it's referred to as the "Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum" if you ever get the chance to order it.

This drink is one of my favorites and I know it will soon be one of yours too. The ingredients are incredibly easy to find and you only need one type of alcohol, which is rare in tiki drinks! If you enjoy my Coconut Margaritas, ChiChi's , or Pina Colada's will really enjoy trying a Pain Killer!

Ingredients in a Pain Killer Cocktail

• Rum - Pusser's Rum (as they trademarked the recipe) or any Navy Strength rum will do! I do recommend trying it with Pusser's however because the flavor profiles of different rums make a HUGE difference in tiki drinks.
• Pineapple - pineapple juice is actually the main ingredient so use a good fresh pineapple juice brand.
• Orange - fresh squeezed or store bought are both fine.
• Cream of Coconut - I use Coco Real Cream of Coconut for all of my coconut cocktails.
• Ice - crushed or pebble ice
• Nutmeg - freshly grated for garnish

Note on Rum: Please, do not go to the grocery store and grab a bottle of Bacardi for this drink. You will be disappointed and also miss out on something magical flavor-wise. I recommend stopping by Total Wine and More as they have an amazing selection of rums, including Pusser's and a variety or Caribbean rums.

How to Make a Painkiller Cocktail

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. You'll want to use standard larger ice cubes for this even if you are using pebble ice for your finished drink.
2. Add pineapple juice, rum, orange juice and coconut cream and shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into a glass of crushed or pebble ice.
4. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and either a slice of pineapple or a pineapple leaf.

 

Making a Big Batch of Painkillers

This drink is perfect for parties, barbecues, or luaus because it's so easy to make in a large batch. As long as you are keeping the ratio to 4-2-1-1 you will have the perfect Painkiller. 4 parts pineapple juice, 2 parts rum, and 1 part each of orange juice and coconut cream.

Looking for More Tropical Cocktails to Try?

• Mai Tai
• Banana Daiquiri
• Coconut Margaritas
• Mango Jalapeno Margaritas
• Salty Dog
• Coconut Blood Orange Margaritas
• Chi Chi Cocktail
• Pineapple Mojito