What is the history of the Painkiller cocktail?
In the 1970s, Daphne Henderson owned the Soggy Dollar Bar, located on the island of Jost Van Dyke of the British Virgin Islands. The island didn't house any docks, so patrons had to literally swim to shore, getting their dollars wet along the way. As her bar's signature cocktail, Daphne created the Painkiller, which quickly became an island favorite. Charles Tobias, the founder of Pusser's Rum, befriended Daphne and tried to figure out her secret recipe. He ended up creating a slightly less-sweet version and took it to Soggy Dollar to share. Everyone loved it, and his version of the Painkiller became the standard. Eventually, Charles trademarked the Painkiller, which is why you often see Pusser's Dark Rum as the main ingredient.