Painkiller
The creamy pineapple-coconut tiki classic from the British Virgin Islands — a crowd-pleaser whose fixed ratio batches cleanly for poolside service.
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How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the dark rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and fresh orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a pineapple wedge.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 27% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rum | 24.0 oz | 710 |
| Pineapple juice | 48.0 oz | 1420 |
| Cream of coconut | 12.0 oz | 355 |
| Fresh orange juice | 12.0 oz | 355 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Painkiller FAQ
What's in a Painkiller?
A classic Painkiller is made with dark rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, fresh orange juice. It's shaken and served in a hurricane glass.
What is the ABV of a Painkiller?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 10.0% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.33 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Painkiller?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Painkillers for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.