While in St. Thomas, we had the BEST frozen drinks called BUSHWACKERS ! Does anyone know the original RECIPE? I've seen them on web search with ice cream, and milk and all sorts of stuff but that just was NOT in what I am talking about! This was a frozen cocktail with alot of COCONUT RUM, IRISH CREAM, KAHLUA, AMARETTO, VODKA maybe, topped with whipped cream sprinkled with nutmeg...and we don't know the amounts of any of it. Does anyone? http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,44260#msg-44260Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:28:45 -0400 Phorum 5.2.9a http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,107280#msg-107280 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,107280#msg-107280
1/4 vodka
1/4 light rum
1/4 Bailey's Irish Cream
1/8 kahlua
1/8 amaretto

This is our friend's favorite. My favorite is a painkiller from Skinny Legs.

Can't wait to get back there this May.]]> rose Virgin Islands NowTue, 09 Mar 2010 19:49:50 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,107278#msg-107278 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,107278#msg-107278 bratleyj Virgin Islands NowTue, 09 Mar 2010 16:49:51 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,104561#msg-104561 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,104561#msg-104561 East Ender Virgin Islands NowTue, 15 Sep 2009 16:05:55 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,104560#msg-104560 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,104560#msg-104560
The Bushwacker
1 ½ ounces Vodka
¾ ounce Kahlua
¾ ounce Dark Crème De Cocoa
2 ounces whole milk or half and half
1 ounce Coco Lopez cream of coconut
1 splash triple sec

Blend with ice and top with sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.


The History
The Ship’s Store was owned by Rudy Thompson and Dick Holmberg.
I was the manager of the Ship’s Store at the time and Angie was a bartender.
With a tip of my hat towards nepotism, I am Dick Holmberg’s nephew and first cousin to the Humbugs of sailing fame. Angie is (was?) a first cousin to the Conigliaros of Boston Red Sox Fame. The restaurant still operates today under different ownership as the Grapevine Grill.

The concoction was originally thrown together by Angie at my suggestion as a tropical variation to the White Russian. Together we tweaked it, the Crème de Cocoa was substituted as a cost saving measure only, Kahlua was used exclusively during development.
Had it not been for Angie’s single handed efforts the drink would have soon been forgotten in a blurry hangover. Not yet earning a name, Angie pushed it on anyone and everyone for weeks as a creamy, kick butt sort of Pina Colada drink.
After the final recipe was decided upon a few weeks later and during a particularly slow evening two gentlemen wondered into the bar together with their large dog. At least one of the men was a flight attendant based in N.Y. They were flamboyant and very proud of their pet which I believe was a pure bred Afghan Hound. It was odd to see such a large dog visiting the islands for such a short stay (3 nights) however I’ve always supposed that the flight attendant status allowed the dog to travel for a reduced or free rate. These two fellows immediately fell in love with Angie’s concoction and the few people in Sapphire Village at the time fell in love with the dog. The dog’s name was Bushwack and Angie suggested that the new drink share his name.

I understand that there have been more then a few bartenders who have claimed its invention over the years, shame on them. There is one particular bartender who works at some ritzy establishment who claims it as his own. He also claims he invented it using Baily’s Irish Cream. He’d have to have lived in Ireland to do that however since Baily’s was not invented until 1974 and if memory serves me it was not introduced to the V.I. Until 1978. A letter explaining this false claim was sent to the manager of said ritzy establishment about a year ago and as yet has gone unanswered.

There was another popular Sapphire Beach bartender who claimed the Bushwacker as his own however he conceded my claim after we had a man-to-man conversation.

Many people are unaware there is a festival named in the beverages honor that occurs each August in Pensacola, Florida. The Bushwacker was introduced to Pensacola in 1975 by the then owner of the Sandshaker Lounge. More information can be found at
[www.sandshakerlounge.com] just click on the History link in the left column.

As for Angie’s where-abouts I have no clue, the last time I saw her was at Carnival Village in 1979. I always imagined she returned to Boston but if any of you readers can locate her please give her my regards.
As for me, I left the Ship’s Store in 1978. I continued living and working in the VI until 1980. I own a restaurant in the Blue Ridge Mountains (we don’t sell Bushwackers) and I have two children with my wife, a gal I met at the Ship’s Store in 1978. I return to the V.I. on a regular basis.

I also know the drink has been tweaked continually over the years especially and that is just fine. However you enjoy it is what is most important.

Taint nothing but the truth.
Tom]]> tom_brokamp Virgin Islands NowTue, 15 Sep 2009 11:27:57 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93920#msg-93920 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93920#msg-93920 Chris at Work Virgin Islands NowSun, 27 Jul 2008 15:37:08 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93919#msg-93919 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93919#msg-93919
There is a place in Clearlake Texas that makes Bushwackers and they gave me the ingredients, but not the amount, I had to play around with it, and came up with the below;

This is for a blender

1 1/2 shots of Banana Liquor-importunate ingredient, but do it to taste,
1 shot of Kahlua or chocolate liquor
2 Shots of Rum, you can use dark rum but does make it sweeter, you can also use as much rum as you want and even once poured into glasses, top it off with any kind of rum you want.
3 scoops of fat free vanilla ice cream or yogurt, I like fat free, sugerfree yogurt, less sweet-the bars use an frozen bar ice mix that is vanilla, but you cannot find it in the stores
2 scoops of coco Lopez-coconut mix

lots of Ice, and blend.

This is the recipe I use and the blend is perfect for my taste buds, but you can vary it however you want. I played with a few batches before putting together this recipe.]]> gail Virgin Islands NowSun, 27 Jul 2008 15:29:35 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93682#msg-93682 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93682#msg-93682
Can't wait!

VI]]> VI Lover Virgin Islands NowFri, 18 Jul 2008 12:22:44 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93610#msg-93610 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93610#msg-93610 Sofia Virgin Islands NowWed, 16 Jul 2008 16:49:57 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93480#msg-93480 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93480#msg-93480 svrumpshaker Virgin Islands NowFri, 11 Jul 2008 23:07:20 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93236#msg-93236 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93236#msg-93236 jeff schrier Virgin Islands NowThu, 03 Jul 2008 07:52:26 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93189#msg-93189 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93189#msg-93189
These are the ingredients, and I am positive of this:

Light Rum
Dark Rum
Vodka
Baileys
Amaretto
Kaluaha

Equal parts of all..................now it is your choice, you can line the glass with chocolate syrup and top with whipped cream, but not necessary. Just put the above ingredients in a blender with lots of ice, and voila!!!!!! Very very nummy....................]]> iflyright Virgin Islands NowTue, 01 Jul 2008 17:54:15 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93067#msg-93067 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,93067#msg-93067 Jonathann Virgin Islands NowSun, 29 Jun 2008 13:29:08 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92842#msg-92842 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92842#msg-92842 Larissa Virgin Islands NowSun, 22 Jun 2008 17:26:43 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92807#msg-92807 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92807#msg-92807 Shawn Michelle Virgin Islands NowSun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:33 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92493#msg-92493 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92493#msg-924936oz Baileys Cream Ale
4oz Kahlua
4oz dark creme of Cacoa
4oz Amaretto
2oz dark Rum
2oz Vodka

Mix the above together and put in a blender filled with cracked ice blend until smooth and thick, should make about 4 8oz glasses
I've made theme ahead of time for a party and put the cups in the freezer, when you get them out they look kind of like a Wendys Frosty.
I also made them putting chocolate ice cream in the blender with all the other stuff, this seems to make them a little thicker when done blending, Also try putting chocolate reddy whip (you can find this in a can) on top. This drink will satisfy any chocolate lovers appetite.


Rex]]> Rex Virgin Islands NowFri, 13 Jun 2008 11:56:45 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92114#msg-92114 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,92114#msg-92114recipe. It is on the right side of the page but you need a magnifying glass to read it. Soooooooooo here it is! You will need
the following: 6 oz Bailey's Irish Creme, 3 oz Cream De Coca, 3 oz. Kahlua, 2oz vodka, 2 oz Amaretta & 2 oz Dark Rum. Blend
with ice and top with whip cream, nutmeg and cherries with stems.

Enjoy!! I know I am still enjoying since I can back!

Suzeeq]]> Suzeeq Virgin Islands NowWed, 04 Jun 2008 09:47:21 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91344#msg-91344 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91344#msg-91344 west Virgin Islands NowMon, 12 May 2008 15:09:33 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91312#msg-91312 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91312#msg-91312
Either way - enjoy your bushwacker as you like them - it's all good!

VI.]]> VI Lover Virgin Islands NowSun, 11 May 2008 22:37:03 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91305#msg-91305 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91305#msg-91305 west Virgin Islands NowSun, 11 May 2008 19:38:18 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91304#msg-91304 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91304#msg-91304
For 2 people, I used 1/3 cup of:

Cruzan Light Rum
Cruzan Coconut Rum
Vanilla Vodka
Amaretto
Irish Creme

Get CRUSHED ice from your ice maker (if possible) and add 3 cups (crushed going in the blender makes a much more creamy end product versus cubed ice which makes it more "icy"). Blend it then garnish with nutmeg - find the sun and a friend and kick-back!]]> VI Lover Virgin Islands NowSun, 11 May 2008 19:11:14 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91298#msg-91298 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,91298#msg-91298 dmagic Virgin Islands NowSun, 11 May 2008 15:37:07 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,90016#msg-90016 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,90016#msg-90016
2 oz Baileys
1oz Kahlua
1 oz Amaretto
1 0z Frangelica
1 oz dk rum
1 oz vodka
1/2 0z coconut rum

Blend over Ice and then top with whipped cream and nutmeg x]]> MJDemon Virgin Islands NowSat, 12 Apr 2008 00:51:56 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,89728#msg-89728 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,89728#msg-89728 west Virgin Islands NowSat, 05 Apr 2008 18:58:59 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,89662#msg-89662 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,89662#msg-89662 Kris Virgin Islands NowThu, 03 Apr 2008 15:23:13 -0400 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85913#msg-85913 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85913#msg-85913 west Virgin Islands NowThu, 03 Jan 2008 07:49:18 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85904#msg-85904 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85904#msg-85904
6 oz Baileys
3 oz Kahlua
2 oz Dark Rum
2 oz Amaretto
3 oz Dark Cacao
2 oz Vodka

Mix w/crushed ice, top w/whip cream-cherry & nutmeg.


My Aficionado skips the cherry and whip cream and will never never use anything but fresh ground nutmeg which we absolutely must buy at St. John Spice. NO substitutes..

Kind of off topic a little but the BEST Painkiller I have ever had is at Magens Bay. They float a shot of 151 on top. ( Sorry Soggy Dollar, but yours are awesome also) They come in a 16oz cup delivered to you on the beach or in the water by an Island beauty. Does it get any better?]]> bobcside Virgin Islands NowWed, 02 Jan 2008 20:02:44 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85880#msg-85880 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85880#msg-85880 west Virgin Islands NowWed, 02 Jan 2008 13:31:41 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85769#msg-85769 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85769#msg-85769 ISLANDGIRL59 Virgin Islands NowSun, 30 Dec 2007 10:57:51 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85756#msg-85756 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,85756#msg-85756amaretto
Kahlua
rum
vodka
baileys
Kahlua
creme de cocoa
frangelico
topped with cinnamon.
I have not made it yet, but was going to real soon.
Hope this helps!]]> Dinah Virgin Islands NowSat, 29 Dec 2007 17:53:13 -0500 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,82679#msg-82679 http://www.vinow.com/wwwtalk/read.php?4,44260,82679#msg-82679
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