Easy Bahama Mama is the best drink cocktail recipe made with Bacardi, Malibu, or Captain Morgan coconut rum, pineapple and orange juice, and just a handful of ingredients. This beach cocktail is great year round for any party, gathering or occasion. Serve it mixed and frozen if you wish!
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This post was originally published in 2019. It has since been updated.
If you've ever taken an island vacation, then you have probably had a Bahama Mama. Or perhaps you have heard the song, Kokomo, "Bermuda Bahama, come on pretty mama..." by the Beach Boys.
Red Lobster and Applebees also have their own infamous Bahama Mama drinks. It's so easy to whip up yourself at home. I find that people can't get enough of this alcoholic drink, even during the holiday season!
Why You'll Love This Bahama Mama Recipe
You’ll love this Bahama Mama recipe because it’s fruity, smooth, and perfectly balanced, not overly sweet and not watered down. The mix of juices and rum gives you big tropical flavor with just enough kick, and it comes together fast without any complicated steps. It’s the kind of drink that tastes like vacation in a glass and disappears way quicker than you expect.
What is a Bahama Mama
It's a pretty sweet cocktail. I like to balance out the sweet just a little by adding a little club soda, but that's completely optional.
It's a cocktail with a blend of fruit flavors and rum. It's very popular if you take a cruise or a vacation throughout the Carribean islands.
The cocktail originated from the Bahamas and is rumored to be named after a dancer who went by the name Bahama.
Bahama Mama Drink Recipe Ingredients
- Coconut Rum
- Dark Rum
- Grenadine
- Pineapple Juice
- Orange Juice
- Club Soda (optional)
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How to Make a Bahama Mama Drink
Grab your favorite pitcher and Hurricane/Daiquiri glasses.
- Add the rum to the pitcher.
- Add in the pineapple juice, grenadine, orange juice, and club soda. Stir.
- Serve the drinks over ice and garnished with cherries and pineapples if you wish.
Bahama Mama Recipe Variations
- Frozen Bahama Mama: Blend everything with ice until thick and slushy for a frozen, beach bar style version.
- Strawberry Bahama Mama: Add fresh or frozen strawberries or a splash of strawberry purée for a fruity twist.
- Pineapple Forward: Use extra pineapple juice and less orange juice for a bolder tropical flavor.
- Coconut Bahama Mama: Swap in coconut rum or add a splash of cream of coconut for a richer, island style drink.
- Spicy Bahama Mama: Add a pinch of cayenne or a few slices of muddled jalapeño for a little heat on the back end.
- Mocktail Version: Skip the alcohol and use pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, and a splash of club soda or ginger ale.
- Extra Strong: Float an extra ounce of dark rum on top for a stronger finish.
How to Serve a Bahama Mama Cocktail
Serve a Bahama Mama nice and cold in a tall glass or hurricane glass so it feels like a vacation the second you pick it up. Garnish with maraschino cherries and fresh pineapple wedges or chunks, either perched on the rim or skewered together. Add a tiki umbrella for the fun factor, and finish it off with a toothpick or cocktail skewer loaded with fruit, think cherries, pineapple, and even an orange slice if you’re feeling extra.
How to Store Leftover Bahama Mama Cocktail
The juice in the punch is what will go bad first, within days. You can store leftover punch in mason jars. You can freeze it, too!
Bahama Mama Recipe FAQs
It tastes like a refreshing day on the beach. The flavors of the coconut rum are very present. If you aren't a fan of coconut, you may consider using white rum instead.
Yes, you can absolutely make a non alcoholic Bahama Mama, and it still tastes just as fun and tropical. Swap the rum for pineapple juice, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine, then top it off with a little club soda or ginger ale for some fizz. You’ll still get that fruity, island vibe without the alcohol, perfect for kids, guests who don’t drink, or anyone just here for the flavor.
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How to Make a Bahama Mama Cocktail
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Ingredients
For a Crowd
- 2 cups dark rum
- 2 cups coconut rum
- 1 cup grenadine Use ½ a cup if you prefer a more orange-colored drink.
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cups orange juice
- 1 cup club soda Optional to lessen the sweetness some.
One Cocktail
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
- ½ oz grenadine
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- ½ oz club soda
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a pitcher. I like to start by adding the rum first.
- Stir and serve over ice.
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Notes
- I like to chill the rum in advance, so that the cocktail is served chilled.
- Adjust the ingredients in the recipe to suit your taste. If you like a stronger cocktail, add more rum. If you like sweet cocktails, add more juice.
Nutrition
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Kristin says
I mixed up this recipe and took it to our family holiday party and it was a hit! Perfect ingredient portions for just the right kick to our night! Thanks again Brandi!!
staysnatched says
You're welcome! I'm glad it was a hit.