The grift works like this: Federal excise taxes on distilled spirits are collected on liquor — specifically, rum — that is produced in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and also internationally.

To celebrate, how about a boozy, rum-based coconut cocktail recipe straight from the British Virgin Islands? The best way to drink a Painkiller cocktail is at the Soggy Dollar, an iconic beach bar ...

The Virgin Islands are home to the iconic Painkiller, a rich blend of dark rum, coconut, pineapple, and orange. Each of these variations showcases the unique flavors and traditions of its ...

In fact, the rum tax “cover over” was broadened in 1954 to include the U.S. Virgin Islands, to help fund infrastructure projects on those islands. These tax rebate projects in recent years do ...

The islands boast year-round tropical weather, white sand beaches and turquoise waters along with historic multicultural ...

This alcoholic drink originated in the British Virgin Islands and typically consists of pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut and a hefty dose of rum, garnished with fresh nutmeg.

The Soggy Dollar Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands Chances are ... The signature drink is a mixture of coconut cream, dark rum, pineapple and orange juice with just a bit of Grenadian nutmeg.