Scrubslide Recipe (Scrub Island’s Famous Tropical Cocktail)

While visiting the breathtaking British Virgin Islands, I discovered one of my favorite vacation cocktails—the Scrubslide. This creamy tropical cocktail from Scrub Island combines Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Kahlúa, amaretto, vodka, and cream of coconut into a rich, island-inspired drink that’s surprisingly easy to recreate at home.

During my stay at Scrub Island, I wanted to find a signature cocktail that would always remind me of this beautiful Caribbean destination. One late morning, I headed to the pool bar and introduced myself to the bartender, Stacy. Looking to sample a few of the resort’s house specialties, I ordered both the Scrubslide and the Scrub Island Spiced Tea. After one sip, I knew the Scrubslide would become the drink I’d forever associate with this island paradise.

The Scrubslide is more than just a cocktail—it’s an experience. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum adds warm vanilla spice, Kahlúa contributes rich coffee notes, amaretto brings a subtle almond sweetness, vodka smooths the finish, and cream of coconut ties everything together into a velvety, tropical cocktail that’s both decadent and refreshing.

Its creamy texture and perfectly balanced flavors make it an ideal dessert cocktail, but it’s just as enjoyable while relaxing by the pool, celebrating a special occasion, or unwinding after a day of island adventures. No matter where you enjoy it, this Scrubslide recipe brings a little taste of the British Virgin Islands to your glass.

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Scrubslide Ingredients

• Vodka
• Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
• Kahula Coffee Liqueur
• Amaretto Disaronno
• Cream of Coconut
• Garnishes, Optional: Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream, Ground Nutmeg, Maraschino Cherry

Tips

Choose Quality Ingredients: Use good quality spirits. The better the ingredients, the better your cocktail will taste.

Best Cream of Coconut: I typically buy the Goya cream of coconut in the international section of my grocery store. Goya is less expensive than the coconut cream you would find in the drink mix section of the store.

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How to Make the Scrubslide

When first opened, the coconut cream will be separated in the can. I pour it into a small-sized bowl and whisk until combined and smooth. The coconut cream can be refrigerated and kept for a week.

Add the Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, vodka, Kahlua Coffee Flavored Liqueur, amaretto, and cream of coconut to a blender with 1.5 cups of ice.

Blend until creamy, approximately 45 – 60 seconds.

Drizzle the chocolate syrup into a tall glass.

Pour the ingredients into the glass, add whipped cream, a straw, sprinkle some nutmeg, and top with a cherry.

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Drizzle the chocolate syrup into a tall glass, then fill it with crushed ice.

Add the Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, vodka, Kahlua Coffee Flavored Liqueur, amaretto, and cream of coconut to a shaker half full of ice.

Shake the shaker vigorously for 15 seconds.

Pour the strained ingredients into the glass. Top your drink with whipped cream, a straw, sprinkle some nutmeg, and garnish with a cherry.

British Virgin Islands

Want to see where this cocktail adventure began? Visit my British Virgin Islands travel guide for island highlights, beautiful beaches, and the stories behind several of my favorite Caribbean cocktails.

If you enjoy tropical cocktails, be sure to try my Ice Breaker, Bushwacker, Scrub Island Spiced Tea, and Blue Passion recipes—all inspired by my adventures in the British Virgin Islands.

Final Sip

Every time I make a Scrubslide, I’m reminded of relaxing by the pool at Scrub Island and enjoying one of the resort’s signature cocktails. If you can’t make it to the British Virgin Islands anytime soon, this recipe is the next best thing. Cheers to island life, wherever you may be!

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