When tropical drinks are calling your name, these Malibu Rum cocktails will quench your thirst and put you on island time.
Though the Piña Colada is the most popular of all the Malibu cocktails, there is so much more you can do with this flavorful rum!
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.
And for your guests who aren’t fans of rum, make them something from this list of drinks to mix with vodka, Mexican Cocktails with Vodka, or Crown Royal Peach drinks.
What You Need to Make these Malibu Cocktails
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.
Serving a tasty cocktail in a Tall cocktail glass is the way we roll, but remember not to take them out to the pool area unless they’re plastic. Grab some break resistant Hurricane glasses or even these cute little Luau plastic cups.
Let’s get to those Malibu Rum drinks for a mini tropical vacation!
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 Pina Colada
Painkiller Cocktail Recipe
This delicious Painkiller cocktail is made with Malibu Rum for a more tropical flavor.
Painkiller Cocktail
Drunk Bunny Recipe
This adorable cocktail is fun for Easter or any Spring gathering. It's so light and refreshing, it might just be your go to summer drink!
Drunk Bunny Recipe
Goombay Smash Recipe
The Goombay Smash is a tropical cocktail make with two kinds of rum and juices, and served with a pineapple wedge. It's delicious and easy to make!
Goombay Smash Recipe
Malibu Sunset Cocktail
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.
Malibu Sunset Cocktail
Tipsy Mermaid Cocktail
A Tipsy Mermaid Cocktail is made with two types of rum, Blue Curacao, and pineapple juice. You’ll love this easy summer cocktail recipe!
Tipsy Mermaid Cocktail
Malibu Bay Breeze
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.
Malibu Bay Breeze
Bahama Mama Recipe
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
Bahama Mama Recipe
Pineapple Rum Slush
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.
Pineapple Rum Slush
RumChata Malibu Lime and Soda Cocktail
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!
RumChata Malibu Lime and Soda Cocktail
Ocean Breeze Cocktail
Ocean Breeze Cocktail – Easy, tropical summer cocktail, perfect for pool parties! Delicious drink in either single serving or a large batch.
Ocean Breeze Cocktail
Pink Bikini Cocktail
Pink Bikini Cocktails are a sweet and tropical tasting cocktail that is super easy to make and are perfect for your picnic or backyard gathering.
Pink Bikini Cocktail
Copy Cat Chili’s Jamaican Paradise
This cocktail packs a punch with Malibu rum, Tequila, Midori, Blue Curacao, sour mix, and lime juice.
Copy Cat Chili’s Jamaican Paradise
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Strawberry Colada
The Strawberry Colada is an easy-to-make, frozen cocktail that tastes just like the one you’d get on vacation.
Strawberry Colada
Pink Pirate Rum Punch Recipe
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
Pink Pirate Rum Punch Recipe
Tropical Storm Punch
If you like rum cocktails, you’re going to love our delicious Tropical Storm Punch Cocktail with rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice.
Tropical Storm Punch
Tips
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.
Which Malibu drink is your favorite?
More Cocktail Recipes
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Tropical Moscow Mule
Grasshopper Cocktail
Combine the pineapple, Coconut rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and ice in a blender.
Blend until ice is crushed and drink is smooth.
If the drink is too thick, add a bit more juice. If too thin, add frozen pineapple or ice.
Add fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry for garnish.
If you don’t have Malibu Coconut Rum, you could use your favorite brand of plain rum add a half teaspoon of coconut extract, but seriously, get the rum!
A good blender makes the difference between a smooth frozen drink and a icy drink.
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