Painkiller
The creamy pineapple-coconut tiki classic from the British Virgin Islands — a crowd-pleaser whose fixed ratio batches cleanly for poolside service.
Ingredients
| Dark rum | 2 oz |
| Pineapple juice | 4 oz |
| Cream of coconut | 1 oz |
| Fresh orange juice | 1 oz |
| Total volume | 8.00 oz |
Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg and a pineapple wedge
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
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.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rum | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Pineapple juice | 48.0 oz | 2 |
| Cream of coconut | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh orange juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
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?
A classic Painkiller is approximately 10.0% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
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 every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.