Description
The Malibu Sunset is a tropical, vibrant cocktail layered with sweet pineapple juice, coconut rum, and a splash of grenadine. It’s an easy, eye-catching drink that tastes like summer in a glass—perfect for beach days, barbecues, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Malibu coconut rum
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry and pineapple wedge (optional)
Instructions
- Fill the Glass: Add ice cubes to a tall glass or hurricane glass.
- Add Liquids: Pour in Malibu rum, followed by pineapple juice. Stir gently to mix.
- Create the Sunset Effect: Slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass—it will sink and create a layered effect.
- Garnish and Serve: Add a cherry and pineapple wedge on top if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy!
Notes
For a frozen version, blend the ingredients with ice until smooth. You can also swap in orange juice for a citrus twist, or use coconut water for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: malibu sunset, coconut rum drink, tropical cocktail, pineapple rum drink