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.
Related Reads & Recipes
Learn About Rum
More Rum Recipes To Explore
The Queen’s Park Swizzle:
Named after the Prohibition-era Queen's Park Hotel, the Queen's Park Swizzle is, at its base, a reimagined Daiquiri or Mojito.
The Rum Hot Toddy Recipe:
This Hot Toddy variation subs out whiskey for quality aged rum. Flavorful and not too sweet, it perfectly fits the cold-weather drink. Get the recipe here!
The Chartreuse Daiquiri Recipe:
Green chartreuse provides color and herbal notes to this riff on the classic daiquiri made with rhum agricole, lime juice, and honey water.
The Test Pilot:
The Test Pilot was created by tiki legend Don Beach at the iconic Don the Beachcomber restaurant in the 1930s. Check out the recipe here!
The Whey Daiquiri, a Take on the Daiquiri:
With the comforting flavors of milk tea, this Daiquiri variation adds a level of decadence to the typically light and refreshing cocktail.
Blood Orange Daiquiri:
The rich flavor of Goslings Black Seal Rum pairs with tart, citrus fruits in this riff on a classic Daiquiri. Perfect for colder weather!
