We love this chocolate rum cake, but how much better would it be with Malibu coconut rum? That’s how we got started on this list of Malibu Rum cocktails. There are so many cocktails that could be improved with a little coconut rum.
We’ve got a long list of other cocktails on the rocks if you’re planning a gathering and want to have choices.
For the most part, you will need Malibu Rum and fruit juices. There are obviously a lot of varieties of white rum to choose from, but when making tropical cocktails, we prefer Malibu.
Tropical fruit garnishes like maraschino cherries and slices of pineapple are optional, but making a pretty cocktail adds a tropical vibe.
Make sure you have a good blender for making the frozen varieties. I did some research a while back and compiled a list of the best blenders for frozen drinks.
Let’s get to those Malibu Rum drinks for a mini tropical vacation!
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Easy Malibu Pina Colada Recipe
Made with pineapple juice, fresh pineapple, cream of coconut or coconut cream, Malibu Rum, and a slice of pineapple garnish, you're going to love this simple frozen delight!
Malibu Sunset Cocktail is a fruity Hawaiian-inspired cocktail that combines pineapple juice, Malibu Rum, and maraschino cherries and their juice for a beautiful and fruity rum cocktail.
This recipe for a Malibu Bay Breeze is simple to make with rum, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. Great to sip on a warm day by the pool or ocean. Can be made into a big batch cocktail.
The Bahama Mama is such a refreshing and favorite drink for summer! This paradise-in-a-glass cocktail is a rum-based drink made with pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine. The Bahama Mama is a delicious tropical cocktail that
Pineapple rum slush is a smooth and sweet alcoholic beverage that’s made with just three ingredients in a blender. Made with frozen pineapple, rum, and coconut water.
This RumChata Malibu Lime and Soda Cocktail is a simple 4-ingredient drink that’s insanely tasty and perfect for summer! With a blend of coconut and lime that’s both sweet and refreshing and goes down easy!
When you want a refreshing Caribbean beverage, enjoy a tall glass of my pink pirate rum punch. A hammock on a white sand beach is one of my favorite places
If you don’t have Malibu Coconut Rum, you could use your favorite brand of plain rum and add a half teaspoon of coconut extract. But seriously, get the Malibu Coconut Rum!
If you’re trying to save calories, opt for the lite canned coconut milk or try the coconut milk in the refrigerated section and add more ice to thicken the cocktail. The coconut rum gives you plenty of that tropical flavor.
If you would rather have a simple Malibu rum cocktail, just mix it with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Drinks don’t have to be complicated.
I know I mentioned this earlier, but using a good blender really makes the difference between a smooth frozen drink and a icy drink. We searched for the best blenders for frozen drinks for a while when we bought ours. It takes a lot of power to crush those ice cubes into a smooth cocktail!
Good blenders don’t have to be expensive and they are great for breakfast drinks like this peach smoothie.
I really like this… thanks for sharing!