WongaGyal x Yello Juice Bar: Scotchie Rumrita
Nothing says summer time in Jamaica like an ice cold mixed drink featuring some white rum! Whether you're spending the day at the beach, hosting a games night or getting ready for a party, the Scotchie Rum-Rita is a perfect way to cool down while heating up.
The rum is here to give you a good time, but there are a number of other health benefits that this drink offers.
Scotch Bonnet peppers have historically been used as a painkiller for simple aches like headaches to more chronic issues like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid pain. The capsaicin present in the scotch bonnet helps to block pain messages being sent to your nerves. Additionally, scotch bonnet peppers have been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and preventing bad breath!
Then there's the pineapple. One piece of pineapple contains tons of nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Potassium and Iron, as well as many disease fighting antioxidants. Pineapples have been shown to also increase immunity, reduce inflammation and have anti-carcinogenic properties. The bromelain in pineapples have also proven to speed up recovery after strenuous exercise... like from all the dirt bouncing, flinging and tiktok routines you'll be performing when the white rum hits.
Who knew a mixed drink could be so good for you?!
Recipe (serves 1)
Ingredients:
1 quarter of a lime
3tbsp chili powder
3tbsp salt
1 cup pineapple, cubed
1/2 cup water
1/2 scotch bonnet (use more or less for your heat tolerance)
1 shot of white rum
Directions:
Mix the chili powder and salt and spread evenly onto a flat plate.
Rub the quarter lime around the rim of the glass.
Twist the rim of the glass into the chili powder and salt mixture until coated.
Put the glass in the freezer to chill.
Combine pineapple, water and scotch bonnet in a blender, and blend on high until well combined.
Strain the pineapple pepper mixture.
Fill a jar or cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the strained pineapple pepper juice.
Add a shot of white rum.
Close the jar or cocktail shaker and shake for about 30 seconds.
Remove glass from the freezer and pour in your Scotchie Rum-Rita.
Garnish with a lime and enjoy!
