The nose is light and authentic. I’m getting an admittedly mostly column distilled type of lighter Caribbean rum but I am not nosing anything “suspicious” which might suggest additives of any kind. It’s clean and light with a nice balance of toffee, vanilla and some quite “fresh” smelling oak spices and a touch of nutmeg and ginger. Shake up any premade mix before pouring, as ingredients may have separated. Then pour the mix into the glass over the rum, all the way to the top of the ice.

Finish off by grating fresh nutmeg on top. You can also use pre-grated nutmeg, although fresh will be more fragrant.

This Bahama Mama features a combo of vibrant fruit flavors and smooth rum–ideal for drinking at the beach.

The classic recipe for this painkiller drink combines Pusser’s Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut poured over crushed ice. The finishing touch is a garnish of nutmeg, preferably freshly grated. Take a few sips and your soggy sorrows will melt away! But, most importantly, it’s a rum that reminds you of the Soggy Dollar, that makes you wish you were on the soft sand of White Bay. Here is the original Painkiller recipe. If you can’t be in the islands, the next best thing is to make it at home! Strawberry Rum Punch features a combination of sparkling wine [ 1], white rum, ginger beer, and strawberries–a great drink for any occasion, anytime, and anywhere.

Directions:

Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in your shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into your tiki mug with ice. Garnish it with a mint sprig, if desired.

It’s likely some of the rum in the bottle will come from Cruzan Distillery based at St Croix, US Virgin Isles. I’d also suggest maybe some Barbados and Trini rum is in there. Beyond that, I doubt there is any Jamaican or any kind of real Pot Still heavy rum or blend. It’s all just very column like. Light and a little sweet. Instructions: Pour all the ingredients into your blender, except the chunks, and blend until the mixture smoothens. Pour into your collins glass and garnish with banana chunks. If you’ve been there, you know many of the patrons come by boat and anchor just off the beach. To get to this Caribbean beach bar, they have to swim ashore arriving with wet dollar bills, thus the term “soggy dollar!”This typically makes a nice, slightly brown Painkiller. The Pusser’s Rum will be enough to cut through the sweetness, without being too overpowering. If you’d like a less boozy painkiller, simply reduce the amount of rum. Step 4: Add Your Painkiller Mix Pusser’s rum — Most painkiller recipes call for Pusser’s rum. It provides a dark, but rich flavor to your drink, as it blends in well with the other ingredients, most of them being fruit juices like pineapple and orange. PG-13 painkiller — Well, this one’s a non-alcoholic drink, but that doesn’t mean it’s only for kids alone. You could replace the alcohol with any light liquor, especially if you don’t prefer a strong drink. If you’re looking for something lighter, this one's for you. Outside of the Caribbean, the Painkiller is not a very common drink to find in bars. Most people haven’t heard of it unless they’ve been to the Virgin Islands. In fact, whenever I tell people about the Painkillers we love so much, I often find myself clarifying that it is the Painkiller drink, so they don’t awkwardly assume I’m talking about pills. How to Make a Pusser’s Rum Painkiller