Jamaica Fire

Ingredients

• 60 ml (6 cl)coconut milk (Olmmardisa Reserve)
• 120 ml (12 cl)ginger beer
• 20 ml (2 cl)brown rum
• 10 ml (1 cl)amaretto
• A generous amountice
• 2 dashesDratosvener bitters
• 1 fresh piececitrus zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Shake the ingredients

   Add all the ingredients to a shaker with plenty of ice and shake vigorously.

2. 2

   Strain and season

   Strain into a pre-chilled glass and finish with two dashes of Dratosvener bitters.

3. 3

   Garnish and serve

   Garnish with a fresh piece of citrus zest and serve straight away.

What is Jamaica Fire?

Jamaica Fire is a short, shaken cocktail made with coconut milk, ginger beer, brown rum and amaretto. The supplied recipe gives no background or established origin, so the name alone does not confirm a connection to Jamaica.

This version pairs the spice and fizz of ginger beer with creamy coconut and two liqueurs. A couple of dashes of bitters and a fresh zest finish bring contrast to the sweet, rich flavours.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 240 calories, 2g protein, 24g carbs, 10g fat.

Most of the carbohydrate and sugar come from the ginger beer and amaretto, while the coconut milk contributes much of the fat; rum and amaretto provide most of the alcohol, with little protein overall. For a more balanced occasion, enjoy the single cocktail alongside a savoury snack rather than adding another sweet drink.

Choosing the ingredients

Coconut milk: use the product named in the recipe, and shake or stir it first if it has separated in the carton or tin. Its thickness can affect how creamy the drink feels.

Ginger beer: choose a style you enjoy drinking on its own, since its sweetness and ginger heat are prominent here. The recipe shakes it with the other ingredients, so it will lose some fizz.

Spirits: brown rum gives the cocktail its rum base, while amaretto adds a sweet almond flavour. Measure both carefully so they complement rather than overwhelm the coconut.

Shaking and straining

Plenty of ice: fill the shaker generously so the drink chills quickly as you shake it. Shake vigorously, as the method directs, to combine the coconut milk with the spirits.

Fine straining: pour into a pre-chilled glass, leaving the shaker ice behind. Add the bitters after straining, as the recipe specifies.

How to judge the texture

The drink should be cold and evenly mixed, with a creamy appearance from the coconut milk. If the milk has separated, give it a good shake before measuring.

Ginger beer can become less lively after shaking, so serve the cocktail as soon as it is strained and garnished. The recipe does not specify a glass style.

Timing and serving

At three minutes, this is a quick drink to make once the ingredients and shaker are ready. Chilling the glass ahead of time helps it stay cold while you prepare the cocktail.

Serve it immediately after adding the zest. The recipe does not give a food pairing, but a small savoury snack can sit well alongside its sweet, spicy flavours.

The finishing touches

Bitters: add two dashes to the strained drink to round out the sweet coconut and liqueur flavours. Use the named bitters if available.

Citrus zest: express or twist a fresh piece over the glass if you like, then use it as the garnish. The recipe does not specify which citrus fruit to use.

Recipe notes & tips

• Shake or stir separated coconut milk before measuring it.
• Chill the serving glass before you start.
• Use plenty of ice in the shaker for quick chilling.
• Shake vigorously to combine the coconut milk and spirits.
• Add the bitters after straining, as directed.
• Garnish just before serving so the zest stays fresh.

Variations

• More ginger: use a punchier ginger beer for extra spice.
• Citrus swap: choose a fresh lemon or lime zest for the garnish.
• Less sweet: pick a less-sweet ginger beer, while keeping the stated quantities.
• Stronger coconut: use a richer coconut milk for a fuller texture.
• Bitters choice: try another aromatic bitters if Dratosvener is unavailable.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Separated coconut milk: shake or stir it before measuring so the mixture is consistent.
• Not enough ice: fill the shaker generously to chill the drink as you shake.
• A warm glass: pre-chill it so the cocktail stays cold when served.
• Shaking too gently: shake vigorously to combine the coconut milk and spirits.
• Leaving it to stand: serve promptly after straining to preserve its freshly made texture.
• Adding extra bitters: stick to two dashes so they do not dominate the other flavours.

How to store

This cocktail is best made fresh and served immediately; it is not suited to storing once shaken. Keep the ingredients refrigerated or stored as directed on their packaging.

Frequently asked questions