If you’re missing the tropical vibes then look no further. The Bushwacker Cocktail is the boozy chocolate Piña Colada milkshake you never knew existed.

The Bushwacker is a cocktail invented in 1975 at the Ship’s Store, Sapphire Pub at Sapphire Village in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. It is similar to a creamy, chocolate piña colada. The original recipe called for Vodka, Kahlua, Dark Crème de Cacao, Coco Lopez (cream of coconut), a splash of Triple sec and milk that’s spun in a blender with ice and topped with a grating of fresh nutmeg. However, the recipe now has as many variations as there are gin joints or bartenders. Here’s how to make a Bushwacker cocktail.

Bushwacker

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. dark rum
• 1 oz. Kahlúa
• 1 oz. dark crème de cacao
• 2 oz. cream of coconut
• 2 oz. milk
• nutmeg, whipped cream, or cherry (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend ingredients with ice—start with 1/2 cup. and add from there-until the mix reaches milkshake consistency.
2. Pour into a hurricane-style glass, then garnish with grated nutmeg, whipped cream, or a maraschino cherry.

Via Sarah Rense