I saved my all-time favorite rum cocktail for the end of summer: Pusser’s Painkiller Cocktail!
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While at a boat show in Annapolis, MD a couple of years ago, I had the privilege of dining at Pusser’s Caribbean Grille. Believe it or not, I’d never heard of these “Painkillers” until then.
So you know I had to try one. Or three. 🙂
Since then, I have been making these drinks throughout the summer and they’re definitely a treat, to say the least.
One thing that I need to note, is I learned that Pusser’s has exclusive rights to this drink… of course that’s why I prepared it with Pusser’s Rum. I ordered this cocktail one night at a bar with friends, and the guy sitting beside me so kindly informed me of this. Apparently he was somehow involved with Pusser’s, as he handed me a business card with the drink recipe on it — a coincidence to say the least!
The original recipe from Pusser’s can be found here.
Here are your ingredients for the infamous Pusser’s Painkiller: Pusser’s Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and cream of coconut. Sprinkle a generous amount of ground nutmeg on top, and garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry. Cheers to Thirsty Thursday! 🙂
- 2 parts Pusser's Dark Rum
- 4 parts pineapple juice
- 1 part orange juice
- 1 part cream of coconut
- Ground nutmeg
- Orange slices & maraschino cherries for garnish
- Mix together rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and cream of coconut. Serve over ice. Generously sprinkle nutmeg on top and garnish with orange slice & maraschino cherry.
I saw this drink featured in Fox News Magazine, looks sinfully good!
http://magazine.foxnews.com/at-home/caribbean-vacation-your-taste-buds
Cream of coconut….I get that confused with coconut cream. Is cream of coconut the sweetened version?
I had quite a few of these at a Tiki Bar on St. John made for me by a lovely bartender from Washington state. She claimed that use of enough nutmeg and the drinks could have an hallucinogenic effect. I don’t believe it had anything to do with the nutmeg! Terrific drink, no matter which side of a hangover you’re on!
Note: Never ask a female bartender from Washington state how she got to St. John….”on a plane stupid!”
Hahaha! I had quite a few too the first time I had them, they are deliciously dangerous and no… I don’t think it’s the nutmeg either. Merry Christmas!
Where do you find the pussers rum ?
Have not been able to find it for 18 years.
Hi, Heidi! It is available locally where I live in NC. Here is the link for locating it. Hope you can find it! http://pussersrum.com/find-pussers-rum/