Malibu Rum can be used to create a variety of tasty drinks. Malibu rum will add sweetness, complexity and a tropical coconut flavour to any cocktail. It’s important to know what works with Malibu rum and other coconut rums. Malibu is a versatile, perennial favourite that will please cocktail lovers of all types.
Malibu Basil Mojito
This is the blends of basil which is from a mint family with pineapple and coconut, to make it a mojito refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients
- 10 Basil Leaves
- Simple syrup 1/2 ounce
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- Freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 oz
- Ice
- Club soda topped off
- For garnish, pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Mix basil leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add the ice, pineapple, lime, and Malibu Rum.
- Shake and chill.
- Pour into a Collins glass with fresh ice.
- Club soda is a great way to top off your drink.
- Mix the ingredients.
- Garnish the dish with pineapple wedges and cherries.
Frozen Malibu-Cantaloupe Daiquiri
The toasted coconut flavour of Malibu Rum blends perfectly with sweet, mellow, cantaloupe to create a tasty frozen cocktail. This recipe makes two, so you can either share it or not.
Ingredients
- Malibu 3 Ounces Rum
- Cantaloupe, rind and seeds removed. 3 cups.
- Simple syrup 1 ounce
- Freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 ounce
- Melon chunks or balls on skewers as a garnish
Instructions
- Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup and cantaloupe pieces to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into rocks glasses.
- Garnish the dish with melon balls.
Salty Dog at the Beach
What dog wouldn’t enjoy a day at the beach? The addition of coconut to the Salty Dog cocktail gives it a tropical twist. Malibu rum adds sweetness and balance to grapefruit juice, creating a stunning cocktail.
Ingredients
- Rim with grapefruit and salt
- Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed: 1/2 cup
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- Ice
Instructions
- To rim the old-fashioned glass, run the grapefruit wedge along the edge and then dip it in salt.
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, along with the Malibu Rum and grapefruit juice.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into a glass prepared over fresh ice.
Malibu Sunrise
You can replace the tequila with a coconut rum version that is equally as tasty. You won’t want to go back.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum 2 Ounces
- Orange juice, 2 oz.
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1/4 ounce of grenadine
- Ice
- For garnish, pineapple wedges and cherries
Instructions
- Add ice to a hurricane or highball glass. Then add the rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and a splash of orange juice.
- Pour grenadine slowly down the inside of your glass. Allow it to sink. Mixing is not allowed.
- Add pineapple wedges and cherries to the dish.
Maliberry Fizz Martini
The fruity martini is elevated to another level with a fizzy coconut martini. It has notes of lemon and raspberry.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice, 1/2 Ounce
- 1/4 ounce raspberry liqueur
- Prosecco 3/4 oz
- Ice
- Slices of raspberry and lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the martini or coupe glass.
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, then add the Malibu Rum, Lemon Juice and Raspberry Liquor.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Prosecco is the perfect way to end your evening.
- Garnish the dish with a raspberry and a lemon slice.
Summer Breeze
Who doesn’t like a cocktail that is bright blue? This cocktail shakes up by itself.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- Blue curacao 1 ounce
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1/4 ounce almond liqueur
- Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice – 1/4 Ounce
- Ice
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, then add the Malibu Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice, Almond Liquor, and Lemon Juice.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish the dish with a lemon slice.
Golden Pineapple
Coconut and pineapple are a flavour combination that stands out. No need to reveal your secret, just impress your friends by serving this combination.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum 2 Ounces
- 1 ounce of pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce honey liqueur
- Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice, 1/2 Ounce
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge as a garnish
Instructions
- Add the Malibu Rum, pineapple juice and honey liqueur to a cocktail mixer.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into rocks glass and pour over fresh ice.
- Garnish pineapple wedges with a slice.
Two-Shakes Coconut Daiquiri
This coconut daiquiri will do if a frozen daiquiri seems too daunting or time-consuming. Just shake it into a glass, and you’re good to go.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum 2 Ounces
- Freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 oz
- Simple syrup, 1/2 ounce
- Ice
- Lime ribbon as a garnish
Instructions
- Chill the martini or coupe glass.
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, then add the Malibu Rum, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Garnish the dish with a lime ribbon.
Nuts for Coconuts
The name is enough. This coconut martini will satisfy your craving for coconut.
Ingredients
- Rim with a lemon wedge and coconut-shredded
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- Cream of Coconut, 3/4 oz
- Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice, 1/2 Ounce
- 1/4 ounce vanilla schnapps
- Ice
Instructions
- Rub the lemon wedge along the rim of a martini or coupe glass.
- Dip the glass rim in the coconut flakes on the saucer.
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, then add the Malibu Rum, coconut cream, lemon juice and vanilla schnapps.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into a prepared glass.
Birds Nest
Enjoy the balance of coconut flavours from the rum and the bitterness of Campari in this riff on the classic Jungle Bird.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- Campari 3/4 oz
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- Freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 ounce
- Simple syrup, 1/2 ounce
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Pineapple leaves as garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, then add the Malibu Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Orange Liquor.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into a rock glass and pour over ice.
- Garnish pineapple leaves with a garnish.
Tropical Lemon Drop
It’s hard to improve on the classic lemon drop martini, but by switching up the spirits you can transform it into a tropical cocktail.
Ingredients
- Coconut rum, 2 ounces
- Freshly squeezed Lemon Juice, 1/2 Ounce
- Half an ounce of limoncello
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- Simple syrup, 1/2 ounce
- Ice
- Lemon wheel as a garnish
Instructions
- Chill the martini or coupe glass.
- Add the coconut rum to a cocktail mixer along with lemon juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Lemon wheel garnish is a great way to add a little zest.
West Coast Old-Fashioned
Leave your bourbon at home and opt for a coconut-infused Old Fashioned.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum 2 Ounces
- 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
- 4 Dashes of Aromatic Bitters
- Simple syrup, 1/4 ounce
- Ice
- Orange slices and cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to a mixing cup, then add the Malibu Rum, Orange Bitters, Aromatic Bitters and Simple Syrup.
- Stir quickly to chill.
- Pour into rocks glass and pour over fresh ice.
- Garnish the dish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Beachy Key Lime Pie Martini
Coconut rum adds a tropical twist to this drink.
Ingredients
- Malibu Rum, 1 1/2 Ounce
- Key lime juice, 3/4 oz
- 1/2 ounce vanilla schnapps
- 1/4 ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Use lime wedges as garnish
Instructions
- Chill the martini or coupe glass.
- Add ice to a cocktail mixer, then add the Malibu Rum, Key Lime Juice, Vanilla Schnapps and Orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Garnish the dish with a lime wedge.
Malibu Rum Good Mixers
There are many good mixers for Malibu and other coconut rums. Citrus juice is a good mixer for Malibu Rum, as it’s sweet. The rum also goes well with tropical flavours such as mango or pineapple. Herbs such as basil or mint add a nice contrast to the rum. The following are some popular Malibu Rum mix-ins.
- Pineapple juice
- Vodkas with tropical flavours, like pineapple
- Orange, lime, or grapefruit juice
- RumChata
- A dash of grenadine and lemon-lime soda
- Cranberry juice
- Cola
- Ginger ale or Ginger beer
Taste of the Tropics
Next time you crave a taste of the tropics reach for Malibu Rum. You’ll feel the warm breezes, palm trees and crashing waves. There are many more Coconut Rum drinks that you should be aware of. Try some of these.