One of Sheb’s favorite adult beverages while we were in Jamaica was the Jamaican Smile. The interesting thing about this drink was that it was made a bit different each time we ordered it. The recipe below takes the best of each rendition and will, at least in the view of Chez, be the ‘official recipe’. If you are not a fan of ‘frou-frou’ drinks you will hate it…but if you are not opposed to an umbrella in your glass, you will enjoy! (Beware of brain-freeze, however!)
There is a bit of preparation needed if you don’t have a bottle of Rum Cream in your bar. I guess you can skip this ingredient but then it just wouldn’t be a Jamaican Smile, would it?
Software – Rum Cream:
· 1 can sweetened condensed milk
· 1 cup dark Rum
· 1 cup heavy cream
· 2 tbsp. chocolate syrup
· 4 tsp. instant coffee (or 2 tsp espresso powder)
· 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
· 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
· 1/4 tsp. coconut extract
Hardware:
blender
Preparation – Rum Cream:
(If your local liquor store has Rum Cream, you may omit this step.)
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender on high speed for a few minutes until blended and smooth.
2. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to two weeks.
3. Stir before using.
Note: Rum Cream may also be served ‘solo’ over ice.
Software – Jamaican Smile:
· 2 oz Strawberry Daiquiri Mix
· 2 oz Pina Colada Mix
· 2 oz white rum
· 2 oz Rum Cream (see above)
· 1 Ripe Banana (optional)
· Strawberry Syrup to taste
Preparation – Jamaican Smile:
1. Place all Ingredients into blender with crushed ice and blend until smooth.
2. Enjoy!
