Easy Bahama Mama Drink Recipe for a Perfect Escape
This Bahama Mama drink recipe combines rum, fruit juices, and grenadine for a sweet, fruity cocktail that’s perfect for summer and casual parties.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker or large jar with a lid
- 1 Jigger or measuring spoons/cups
- 2 Glasses Tall or hurricane-style
- 1 Bar spoon For stirring (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum adds depth
- 1 oz coconut rum for a tropical twist
- 2 oz orange juice fresh-squeezed if possible
- 2 oz pineapple juice chilled
- ½ oz grenadine for color and sweetness
- ice for shaking and serving
- orange slice garnish (optional)
- maraschino cherry garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.Begin by adding ice to a cocktail shaker, filling it halfway. This is crucial for chilling your drink and ensuring that it’s cold and refreshing when served.
- Step 2: Add the IngredientsNext, add the following ingredients to your shaker:Adding the ingredients to the shaker in this order helps ensure they mix well together.1 oz of dark rum1 oz of light rum2 oz. of pineapple juice.1 oz of orange juice0.5 oz of grenadine0.5 oz of lime juice
- Step 3: Shake VigorouslySecure the lid on the shaker and shake it vigorously for about 15 seconds. This will help chill the ingredients, mix the flavors, and create the perfect texture for your Bahama Mama. You should feel the shaker become cold to the touch as you shake it.
- Step 4: Strain into a GlassPour the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice, using a strainer. The ice will keep the drink cool and add a pleasing texture to the cocktail.
- Step 5: Garnish and serve.For the final touch, garnish your Bahama Mama with a pineapple wedge or a maraschino cherry. This adds a tropical flair to the drink and makes it even more inviting.
Notes
- You can blend this drink with ice for a frozen version.
- Adjust grenadine to your desired sweetness.
- For a mocktail, skip the alcohol and increase the juices, then add a splash of coconut water.