Adrift Tiki Bar Announces Painkiller Week Aug. 13-17
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Celebrate the boozy British Virgin Island Classic at the Beach on Broadway served in fresh coconuts
DENVER (July 31, 2024)— Adrift Tiki Bar, the Beach on Broadway, is proud to present Painkiller Week, a multi-day celebration that honors Pusser’s Rum’s signature drink, the Painkiller®. Standard and Elevated versions of the iconic tropical cocktail will be available Aug. 13-17.
The Painkiller emerged in the 1970s at the British Virgin Islands watering hole Soggy Dollar Bar. Without a dock, patrons had to swim to the bar. Owner Daphne Henderson created a cocktail to reward their efforts and "kill their pain” and thus, the Painkiller was born!
Many traveled from near and far to sample Daphne’s creation, including Pusser's Rum founder Charles Tobias. He managed to recreate the cocktail recipe from the tightlipped Henderson and bring the infamous rum cocktail to sailing communities, restaurants, bars and fine cocktail venues throughout the world. Learn more about the backstory here.
“Here in landlocked Colorado, we’re paying homage to the storied history of the Painkiller and we’re grateful that this cocktail is a tropical mainstay,” says Adrift Bar Manager Jacoby Morciglio. “There’s no better way to celebrate this iconic drink than in a fresh coconut!”
During the week Aug. 13-17, guest at Adrift can choose from two Painkiller options:
The Standard ($16): Featuring Lemon Hart 151 and Pusser Blue Label Rum, fresh pineapple and orange juice, house-made cream of coconut, and fresh nutmeg
The Elevated ($25): Featuring Pusser's Gunpowder Proof Rum, fresh pineapple and orange juice, house-made cream of coconut, and fresh nutmeg. Served in a hand-cranked fresh coconut
Reservations for Painkiller Week are highly encouraged. For more information about Adrift’s Painkiller Week, contact Chea Franz at Chea@IndieCreativeCo.com.
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About Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant
Located in Denver’s South Broadway neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of live music venues, art-house movie theaters, bars and acclaimed restaurants, Adrift draws on the rich history of authentic Tiki lounges and modernizes the traditions borrowing from an array of island flavors and cultures. Serving elevated cocktails and spice route-inspired bites, Adrift features an extensive collection of 100+ rums from all over the world. With indoor and outdoor seating and 70-year-old hand-carved totems that stand adjacent to Puffer fish pendant lights in a vibrant space where guests can delight in Adrift’s take on everything from the traditional Mai Tai or Zombie to frozen Chi-Chi concoctions and punch bowls, which are presented with flair including fresh flowers and hand-pressed juice. Diners will discover well-executed global cuisine including their delectable Spam Musubi, Island Bowls, and other Polynesian fare. As part of Adrift’s social responsibility program, The Mana Immersion Fund provides financial assistance to humanitarians with a focus on medical, dental, construction and hunger relief, and a percentage of every sale at the restaurant benefits the cause. For more information, visit www.adriftbar.com, follow @AdriftBar on Facebook and @AdriftDenver on Instagram, or call (303) 778-TIKI.