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by Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

Ask any Jamaican, they have a recipe or a cure for just about any ailment that you may have, no matter the severity, stamina and impotence included. Or so they claim. There are many varying ways to prepare Jamaican stamina drinks but Jamaican people will assure you that “strongback” is the ultimate stamina drink.

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What Is A Jamaican Strongback Drink?

Of all the variations of Jamaican stamina drinks, I think Strongback is the most popular. When Jamaicans talk about strongback, they are referring to a drink made of a wide range of ingredients that are believed to increase strength, vitality and vigour.

While most Jamaicans, whether men, women or children have sipped “strongback” at some point, it is mostly given to men, as it is believed to increase their sexual prowess. It is also believed to be great for men who do hard physical labour such as construction workers, gardeners and landscapers.

The usefulness of Jamaican stamina drinks does not stop there, older men have sung its praises as the sole reason behind their increased libido and it is also a “known” cure for impotence.

However, bear in mind that there is no scientific research to prove that the claims associated with this drink are true but Jamaicans, especially men, swear by it.

You will oftentimes pass men on the streetside with their wooden hand carts filled with buckets of icy roots drink, and among them, you will always find “strongback”.

Strongback is so common in Jamaica that it is a common topic in Dancehall and Reggae songs. Even popular Jamaican DJ Vybz Kartel in 2017 released a song titled “Buck Up Inna” that became an instant hit and could be heard all over Jamaica. In the song, the artist described how to prepare the drink and its effectiveness. The ingredients listed in the song became part of the "mhmm special" in many supermarkets on the island. 

How To Make Jamaican Strongback?

As with most Jamaican recipes, the strongback recipe is very customizable and can be prepared in various ways. There are a few ingredients, however, that cannot be replaced.

True Jamaican stamina drinks must have raw peanuts, oats, a milky component such as Supligen, condensed milk or Lasco. A brew or tonic such as Dragon, Guinness, Baba Roots or even Magnum is also very important in your Stamina drink making activities.

I doubt you will ever find Jamaican stamina drinks recipes that come with measurements, you have full autonomy over what goes into your drink and how much should be used. While some people simply add all their ingredients to a blender, others soak some ingredients overnight.

Jamaican Stongback Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • Peanuts
  • Oats
  • Supligen
  • Guinness
  • Irish moss
  • Okra
  • Vanilla
  • Nutmeg

PROCEDURE

  1. Soak your raw oats in the Guinness for 24 hours or overnight. This step is completely optional as many people choose to skip this process.

  2. Wash and cut your okras into small pieces. Okra is naturally quite slimy so do not add too much if you do not want to make your drink too slippery.

  3. In a blender add all your ingredients and blend until smooth.
    4.  

 The drink is best had cold so allow it to chill in a refrigerator or add ice before drinking. Some of the alternatives for preparing strongback include the addition of any Jamaican white rum.

Why Do Jamaicans Drink Guinness Stout Punch?

The Guinness stout punch is another drink that Jamaicans believe is great for stamina and building libido. It is quite simple and much easier to prepare than the more popular strongback drink. Here is a quick recipe for how to make this Jamaican Stamina Drink.

Jamaican Guinness Stout Punch Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 egg
  • A bottle of Guinness
  • Cinnamon powder, nutmeg and vanilla for extra flavouring
  • Condensed milk

PROCEDURE

  1. Crack your egg in a separate dish and whisk.

  2. In a blender add your bottle of Guinness, the whisked egg, and condensed milk, then blend for about 2 minutes.

  3. The next step is to simply add your nutmeg (grated), cinnamon powder and vanilla. You can choose to add this to the blender and blend the mixture for a few seconds or stir it in with a spoon.

Set your drink to chill or add ice and serve cold.

So, if you find yourself lacking strength and energy in your daily life you can definitely give any of the Jamaican stamina drinks a try. While their effectiveness in curing impotence or increasing libido might be uncertain, it is packed with protein and other nutritional benefits. That energy boost is guaranteed.

Not to mention how delicious it is. You will be in for quite a treat as they taste absolutely incredible!

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References & Sources For Jamaican Stamina Drinks

  1. Jamaican Guinness Stout Punch Recipe, https://jamaicans.com/jamaicanguinnessstoutpunchrecip/  
  2. What is the Jamaican Strongback Punch? | Cooking tips and recipes for beginners, https://www.meninaprons.net/jamaican-strongback-punch/

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