Bahama Mama

A Bahama Mama is a smooth combination of tropical flavors of orange, pineapple, and coconut flavors mix together to create the most incredible summer flavor. This is a rum cocktail, which we usually think of as a vacation cocktail.

Making it at home will transport you back to the beach, where you can also enjoy a Pina Colada and Blue Hawaii. The presentation also helps set the mood because the cocktail is layered to look like a sunset.

Both coconut rum and dark rum add just the right boozy quality to each sip. So, grab a glass and I’ll show you just how easy it is to make with just 5 simple ingredients!

And for the kids, simply omit the liquor and combine the juices with a touch of grenadine to create them a “Bahama Baby.” (Psst…that’s my kid’s favorite!)

Tips To Make a Bahama Mama Cocktail

• Coconut rum: choose your favorite! Not all coconut rums are created equal, so make sure to use your favorite! They can be sweeter, stronger, or have more coconut flavor. RumHaven brand, for example, is sweet but not strong. It tastes more like coconut liqueur, mild and very sweet. Parrot Bay 90 proof rum has a very strong coconut taste but it is quite strong. So make rum selection according to your personal preference. 
• Pour in grenadine: carefully and slowly pour in grenadine juice next to the inside rim of the glass, it can be touching the inside wall of the glass. Grenadine is very dense and heavy so it will naturally sink to the bottom of the glass.
• Serve it layered: You can serve a Bahama mama layered because it looks beautiful, but it will need to be stirred before drinking. So use a straw or a long spoon to stir the cocktail for a few seconds to mix all ingredients.

Make a Pitcher Or Make Ahead

• To Make A Pitcher: this Bahama mama recipe is for one but you can very easily make it a pitcher (especially since I did the calculation for you). An average pitcher is 60 oz, which is 10-12 servings. So to make a 60 oz pitcher you will need: 18 oz of coconut rum, 18 oz orange juice, 18 oz pineapple juice, 2 oz grenadine, and 4 oz dark rum.
• Make Ahead: you can definitely make several of these cocktails ahead of time. Simply mix the rum and juices in the glass jar but do not add ice. Cover it tight and store in the refrigerator. Make it ahead of time will not give you the sunset layered looks but it’s easy way to prepare for a party.

PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER

If you’ve made my Bahama mama recipe and found a lot of good information here, PLEASE leave a 🌟 star rating! Let me know how you liked it by leaving the 📝 comment below as well. Don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter!

More Summer Cocktail Recipes to Try

• Rum Drinks You Should Try
• Mango Pineapple Frozen Margarita
• Painkiller
• Calypso Cooler
• Bay Breeze

Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles in June 2020.