Favorite Beach Bars and Hangouts – Soggy Dollar Bar
Located in White Bay in the British Virgin Islands
Located in White Bay in the British Virgin Islands, this little beach shack got its name from boaters who would throw anchor offshore and from wading through the water to reach the bar their dollars would get soggy. Now they accept credit cards and there are waterproof devices to keep dollars dry, but there is still no dock in sight making for a fun and sand-bar-like experience. Luckily, the water is as warm as bath water and you don’t need much for a day on the beach here. Be sure to stop at the bar for its famous painkillers, a potent drink made with rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut and freshly grated nutmeg. The bartender is amazing to watch as he lines the bar with cups and mixes the drinks like something out of the movie Cocktail. This place, and the beach it’s located on, is truly one of the best experiences in all of the BVI’s.
The Pain Killer is a classic tiki cocktail that originated at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands.. The Soggy Dollar Bar is the very definition of the Caribbean beach bar and draws rum-loving pilgrims from around the world.
How to Make a Soggy Dollar Bar Painkiller
This rum-based cocktail is super easy to make. You will need a few ingredients for this recipe.
- Pusser’s Rum (this is the preferred type of rum in making this drink, others will work)
- Orange juice
- Pineapple juice
- Cream of Coconut
- Nutmeg
Simply shake ingredients except for the nutmeg together and pour it into a tall glass filled with ice.
Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
What Kind of Rum is Best to Use?
Painkillers are delicious with any kind of rum, but they may be a little less potent if you don’t use Pusser’s. Pusser’s Rum originated with the British Royal Navy.
The Jack Tars as the sailors were known were issued a “tot” of rum as a daily ration by the ship’s purser, a word the sailors later changed into pusser. The daily issue of Pusser’s Rum became the highlight of the day. If you can’t find Pusser’s, try Meyers.
Best way to enjoy a Painkiller
The best way to enjoy your painkiller drink is in a hammock, preferably beside another Caribbean beach bum. However, we can’t all make it out to the Virgin Islands to visit the Soggy Dollar Bar, but you can make this cocktail at home or bring it with you on your next trip on Pau Hana.
Let us know what your favorite cocktail and beach combination is.