Description
The Malibu Sunset is a gorgeous tropical cocktail made with coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine. With its beautiful sunset-inspired layers and fruity island flavors, this easy cocktail is refreshing, colorful, and perfect for summer parties, vacations, and relaxing evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Malibu Sunset Cocktail
- 2 oz Malibu coconut rum
- 3 oz pineapple juice, chilled
- 2 oz orange juice, chilled
- 1/2 oz grenadine syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
Optional Garnishes
- Orange slices
- Pineapple wedges
- Maraschino cherries
- Fresh mint leaves
- Cocktail umbrella
Instructions
Instructions
- Fill the glass: Add ice cubes to a tall hurricane or cocktail glass.
- Add the coconut rum: Pour the Malibu coconut rum over the ice.
- Add the tropical juices: Pour in the pineapple juice and orange juice. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Create the sunset layer: Slowly drizzle grenadine syrup into the glass. Allow it to sink naturally and create the beautiful red-to-orange sunset effect.
- Garnish and enjoy: Add fruit garnishes, a cherry, or an umbrella. Serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
For the prettiest layered effect, do not stir after adding grenadine. Use freshly chilled juices for the best flavor. You can make a mocktail version by replacing the coconut rum with coconut water or extra pineapple juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Malibu Sunset cocktail, coconut rum cocktail, tropical drink, pineapple orange cocktail, summer cocktail recipe, sunset drink