How to Brewch: Guanabana Painkiller

Guanabana Painkiller -- Brewch Remix

Brewch Flavor: Guanabana
Difficulty: Easy
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trend Source: The Painkiller is the breakout tiki classic of the season; creamy tropical builds with grated nutmeg are everywhere on CocktailTok
Theme: Tiki Tropical

Creamy soursop meets the classic Painkiller -- the lazy tiki upgrade.

1. Cocktail Version

Ingredients

• 7 drops Brewch Guanabana
• 2 oz dark rum
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz cream of coconut
• 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
• Crushed ice | Fresh grated nutmeg and pineapple wedge for garnish

Method

1. Add dark rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice, and Brewch Guanabana to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until frothy.
3. Pour unstrained over crushed ice in a tiki mug.
4. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top and add a pineapple wedge.

Base spirit: Dark rum (40% ABV) | ABV: medium (approx 12-15%) | Glass: Tiki mug

2. Mocktail Version (Zero-Proof)

Swaps

• Replace dark rum -> 2 oz coconut water
• Keep: 7 drops Brewch Guanabana, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice

Method

Shake coconut water, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, orange juice, and Brewch Guanabana with ice for 12 seconds. Pour over crushed ice and grate nutmeg on top.

Zero-proof base: Coconut water | ABV: zero

3. Seltzer Version

Guanabana Lime Seltzer (single 8 oz / 240 ml glass)

• 4 drops Brewch Guanabana
• 1 drop Brewch Lime Wedge (accent)
• 8 oz / 240 ml cold sparkling water
• Garnish: Lime wheel

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice and add 8 oz cold sparkling water.
2. Add 4 drops Brewch Guanabana and stir gently.
3. Add the 1 drop of Brewch Lime Wedge LAST -- its aroma is the most volatile, so a late add keeps it bright.
4. Garnish and serve immediately.

Seltzer dosing: 3-5 drops primary per 8 oz glass; add accents 1 drop at a time.

4. Why It Works

Guanabana (soursop) is naturally creamy with apple, pineapple, banana, and guava notes plus a touch of coconut -- which is the exact flavor wheel a Painkiller is built on. One extract layers all of it in, so the drink tastes deeper than the four ingredients suggest.

5. Pro Tip

No cream of coconut on hand? Use 0.75 oz coconut milk plus 0.25 oz simple syrup. Always add the fresh nutmeg last; it is the signature.