Malibu Rum is a coconut liqueur Caribbean rum! Its sweet and fruity taste is ideal for mixing tropical drinks.
It’s sweet, it’s coconut flavored and a little sunscreen flavored: yes, it is Malibu rum! This child of the 1980s is actually not a rum at all, but is considered a coconut liqueur. Its sweet flavor was originally invented for making piña coladas, but it has so many other uses! Use it to mix ice cold beach drinks or just to flavor a mojito. Learn more about this popular liqueur.
What is Malibu rum?
Malibu is a coconut flavored liqueur made from Caribbean rum. It’s not technically a rum as the alcohol content is low (21% ABV) and it’s made with added sugar. Rum must be 80 degrees (40% ABV) to be legally considered rum and it contains no added sugar.
Malibu was invented in 1982 to make it easier for bartenders to make the piña colada. It is now distributed by the Pernod Ricard company and is popular in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and France.
How does Malibu Rum taste?
Malibu tastes sweet, with fruity rum notes and a coconut and almond finish. Criticisms of coconut liquor are that it’s too sweet and lacks depth. When preparing a drink, think about its flavor profile (a little goes!).
How much alcohol is in Malibu rum? It has 21% ABV (alcohol by volume), so it has a medium alcohol content similar to liquors like Kahlua.
Are there Malibu substitutes? There are several brands of coconut rum on the market including Capitan Morgan, Bacardi, Cruzcan etc.
Why we love it
Malibu has an essence of coconut that adds a little fun to any tropical drink! It’s delicious in beach drinks like Malibu Sunrise or Bahama Mama. Or just mix it with pineapple juice for a quick and easy cocktail.
How much does it cost?
Compared to other spirits, Malibu is rum at a low price. A 750ml bottle costs about $15.
The most popular Malibu rum cocktails
There are several popular Malibu rum cocktails, or you can substitute rum in classic drinks for a sweet coconut twist! Head over to the 10 Best Malibu Drinks for the best ideas, or try these top cocktails:
One of the most popular drinks with Malibu? The mother from the Bahamas. This beach drink stands for a carefree mood, but you don’t join in from them Rums with pineapple and lime juice. An unexpected gesture gives it a rosy color: grenadine syrup! Drink it straight from the rocks or our favorite way: mixed into ice-cold porridge.
Ingredients: Malibu, dark rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, ice
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Another favorite Malibu cocktail? Try the Malibu Bay Breeze! This tropical drink couldn’t be simpler and looks great by the glass. Layer coconut rum, pineapple and cranberry juice and you have a wonderfully fruity drink: a sweet tart with a tropical finish! This is a take on the classic Bay Breeze.
Ingredients: Malibu, pineapple juice, cranberry juice
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Another popular Malibu drink: Malibu Sunset! This layered cocktail gets the party started with coconut rum, pineapple juice and orange juice. Add grenadine and it’s overlaid with the gradient of a sunset.
Ingredients: Malibu, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Grenadine
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All you need is pineapple juice to make a deliciously fun 2-ingredient tropical drink! Sweet and tangy pineapple pairs deliciously with fruity coconut: it tastes so much more than the sum of its parts.
Ingredients: Malibu, pineapple juice
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The description
This Bahama Mama recipe is a fruity beach drink full of coconut and pineapple flavor! Serve frozen or over ice.
- ½ ounce* Grenadine syrup
- 1 ounce dark rum
- 1 ounce coconut rum
- ½ ounce lime juice
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 cup Ice
- Single drink, frozen: Place the grenadine in the bottom of a highball or hurricane glass. In a blender, mix dark rum, coconut rum, lime juice, pineapple juice and ice until smooth. Slowly pour the blended mixture over the grenadine. Garnish with pineapple or lime wedges.
- Unique drink, on the rocks: Put ice in a glass (you can also use crushed ice). Add dark rum, coconut rum, lime juice and pineapple juice and stir gently. Pour the grenadine into the center of the drink and it will sink to the bottom.
- Pot variant (4 glasses): In a blender, blend ½ cup dark rum, ½ cup coconut rum, ¼ cup lime juice, 1 ½ cups pineapple juice, and 4 cups ice until smooth. melting texture. Add 1 tablespoon of grenadine to each cup and pour in the blended mixture.
Remarks
*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
- Category: drink
- Method: mixer
- Kitchen: cocktails
- Diet: vegan
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