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Malibu Sunset Cocktail

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The Malibu Sunset is a tropical cocktail featuring coconut rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine, creating a visually stunning and refreshing drink perfect for summer evenings or parties.


Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Malibu coconut rum
  • 4 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce orange juice
  • 1 ounce grenadine
  • Ice cubes
  • Pineapple slice and maraschino cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball or tall glass with ice cubes to chill the drink.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of Malibu coconut rum over the ice.
  3. Add 4 ounces of pineapple juice into the glass.
  4. Pour 1 ounce of orange juice into the mixture.
  5. Slowly drizzle 1 ounce of grenadine over the back of a spoon into the glass to create a sunset effect.
  6. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry on top.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use coconut water or coconut-flavored soda for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Experiment with mango or passion fruit juice for a flavor twist.
  • Flavored rums like mango or pineapple can enhance the tropical vibe.
  • Add a splash of soda water for a fizzy variation.
  • Prepare the rum and juices ahead, add grenadine just before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg