Painkiller Recipe

Prepare glass

Select a tall tiki glass, Collins glass, or double old-fashioned glass. Fill the glass about three-quarters full with crushed ice to chill while you mix.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker or mixing tin, add the light (silver) rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut cream. Add a handful of crushed ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker.

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and the ingredients are well combined and slightly frothy from the coconut cream.

Strain & serve

Empty the chilled ice from the glass if you used it to chill. Fill the glass with fresh crushed ice (about 1/2 to 1 cup). Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the crushed ice.

Float dark rum

Carefully pour 1/2 oz dark rum over the back of a spoon held just above the drink so the rum floats on top, creating a layered look and richer aroma.

Garnish & finish

Grate a generous pinch (about 1/4–1/2 teaspoon) of fresh nutmeg over the top of the drink. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and an optional maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick.

Serve

Serve immediately with a straw and a long spoon for stirring if desired. Encourage guests to stir briefly to incorporate the float if they prefer a more uniform drink.