Malibu Sunset Cocktail (with Coconut Rum)
This Malibu Sunset Cocktail is a tropical rum drink layered with pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine—finished with a cherry on top. It’s fast, fun, and looks just like a Caribbean sunset in your glass.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1½ ounces Malibu rum (coconut-flavored)
- ½ ounce grenadine
- 1 to 1½ cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill Glass: Fill a highball or hurricane glass about ⅔ full with ice cubes.
- Shake the Cocktail: Add Malibu rum, orange juice, and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake well for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain into Glass: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass.
- Add the Sunset Layer: Slowly pour grenadine into the center of the drink. It will sink and create a layered “sunset” effect. You can also pour it over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with a maraschino cherry and a wedge of orange or pineapple. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh Juice = Better Flavor: If possible, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Don’t Over-Stir: Stirring too much will mix the layers and take away the visual effect.
- No Grenadine? Pomegranate juice or cranberry juice can work in a pinch.
- Mocktail Option: Replace the rum with coconut water or cream of coconut for a booze-free version.
- Party Tip: Make a big batch of the base (Malibu + juices) and pour into glasses. Add grenadine to each glass individually for that sunset look.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.4mg
