The Story Behind The Painkiller
The Painkiller was first made in the British Virgin Islands with Pusser’s Navy Rum. You may notice it on menus with the numbers #2, #3, and #4 after its name; that indicates how many ounces of rum are used.
It’s essentially a boozier Piña Colada, and is sure to drown any and all sorrows. The Painkiller is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. To discover the other 49, check out the full list.
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The Crosscurrent is a boozy concoction delivering crisp apple and heavy molasses flavors. Check out the recipe here!
The Zombie Recipe:
A quintessential tiki drink — combining three kinds of rum and two juices — the Zombie is just the drink to bring you back to life.
The Miami Vice:
Half Piña Colada and half Strawberry Daiquiri, the Miami Vice is 100 percent delicious. Check out the iconic frozen cocktail recipe here!
