What better way to celebrate than with a refreshing summery cocktail. The Painkiller Cocktail is a twist on Piña Colada flavors with dark rum, pineapple, orange and coconut finished with freshly grated nutmeg on top. A classic Tiki Drink every mixologist should have in their playbook.

We’ve come to love Tiki Bars, especially when you discover them in the most unexpected places, like hidden below the bustling streets of Chicago. Three Dots and a Dash, an underground tiki speakeasy, is a must visit if you’re lucky enough to be bar hopping in Chicago!

However, we were first introduced to The Painkiller Cocktail while vacationing in Key West. There was something about the laid-back vibe and relaxed island setting that paired quite nicely with this tropical rum drink.

Sitting in a courtyard sipping Painkillers while listening to the calypso sounds from the steel drums as colorful chickens strolled by without a care in the world.

The Painkiller Cocktail is made by combining dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut in an ice filled shaker. Shake vigorously then pour into a crushed ice filled highball glass. The drink is topped with freshly grated nutmeg and garnished with fresh orange and pineapple. It is so smooth and refreshing and sure to ease you into a good mood.

No worries. No cares. Life is good. Cheers!

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The Painkiller Cocktail

The Painkiller Cocktail is made by combining dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut in an ice filled shaker, topped with freshly grated nutmeg. This cocktail is so smooth and refreshing and sure to ease you into a good mood.

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces rum navy or dark
• 4 ounces pineapple juice
• 1 ounce orange juice
• 1 ounce cream of coconut not coconut milk
• freshly grated nutmeg
• pineapple and orange wedges for garnish

Instructions

• Fill shaker with ice. Add rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut and shake vigorously. Strain into a ice filled highball glass. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg. Garnish with pineapple wedge. Cheers!

Notes

Cream of Coconut is not the same as Coconut Milk.  Look for Coco Lopez in your local markets with the cocktail mixers.

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The 13th hole at Augusta National aka The Masters Tournament is named Azalea.  While the entire course is a thing of beauty, there’s something extra special about a green tucked up amongst a backdrop of blooming azaleas.  Let that be the inspiration for this cocktail.

You don’t have to be a golf fan to appreciate the history and beauty that is Augusta.  However, in our house, we will never forget the shot Philly made from behind the tree to the 13th green.  That.  That was a thing of beauty.  On to the cocktail recipe.

~ Azalea Cocktail Recipe ~

1 part lemon or lime juice
1 part pineapple juice
3 parts gin
a splash of grenadine to give it a light pink color
shaker of ice
garnish with fruit skewered with golf tees or mini-Masters flags

Recipe source cdkitchen.com

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~ Rum Runner Cocktail ~

1 ounce Pineapple Juice
1 ounce Orange Juice
1 ounce Banana Liqueur
1 ounce Blackberry Liqueur
2 ounces Rum
splash Grenadine 

Fill tall glass with ice.
Layer in Blackberry Liqueur, Grenadine, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Banana Liqueur, and Rum.  Swizzle.  Garnish with pineapple and lime.

I was looking for a cocktail to enjoy on New Year’s Eve.  I think the Rum Runner was the perfect choice.  Happy New Year from our family to yours.
May 2014 be bright and full of good cheer!!

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“We eat with our eyes first.”  I’m a believer.  One of my most favorite cookbooks is Surreal Gourmet Bites by Bob Blumer.  Below are a number of the “showstoppers and conversations starters” that can be found in this gem of a book and on the pages of Lemony Thyme.  Today, as a Thanksgiving treat I am making Carrot Cake Shooters kicked up with a little splash of Irish Cream Liqueur.

Fresh carrot juice simmered with classic carrot cake ingredients is liquid love.  We’ll be serving these Carrot Cake Shooters as an after dinner cordial…a nice warm up to Shelby’s homemade Pumpkin Pie….yum!!

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Carrot Cake Shooters {Surreal Bites}

Ingredients

• 1 Qt. store-bought or homemade fresh carrot juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 Tbl. pineapple juice
• 2 Tbl. walnut oil optional
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2-3 oz. Irish Cream Liqueur optional

Instructions

• In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, reduce the carrot juice by half. This should take about 20 minutes.
• Whisk in all remaining ingredients.
• Serve in cordial glasses topped with Irish Cream Liqueur.

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