British Virgin Islands
LOCAL INSIGHTS with LEON MILLER A beloved BVI bartender shares his tips for the highlights on Jost Van Dyke
BY TERRY WARD
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Leon Miller is one of the best loved bartenders in the British Virgin Islands. And during a port of call on the beautiful island of Jost Van Dyke, you’ll most likely find him bantering behind the bar, slinging Painkillers (the must-have cocktail in these parts) and spreading good vibes at Soggy Dollar Bar — one of the most iconic
beach bars in all of the Caribbean. Wondering what’s in a Painkiller? The
refreshing (and notoriously strong) cocktail is made with pineapple juice, orange juice, dark rum and a splash of coconut cream — then garnished with fresh nutmeg on top. The drink is said to have been invented at the Soggy Dollar, even while its fame has spread to points far beyond these tropical isles. Come to mingle with yachties, tourists and locals at this legendary bar that calls itself a “sunny place for shady people” and was named for the wet bills that sailors come ashore with to pay o« their bar tabs. We talked to Miller about how great it is to be back behind the bar and serving guests at Soggy Dollar and asked for his other tips, too, for what to get up to during a short stay on Jost Van Dyke.
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