This Bahama mama rum cocktail is a deliciously fruity drink that is perfect for sipping by the pool or on the beach! The flavorful combination of orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, coconut rum, and dark rum is a popular drink at vacation destinations all over the world. Enjoy a tropical staycation by whipping up a few of these easy cocktails for your next party or just because!
Bahama Mama Drink Recipe
If you're craving a tropical cocktail, this fruity Bahama mama will certainly hit the spot! With coconut rum, dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine, this drink has all the classic Island flavors.
This version is on the rocks, so there is no need to pull out the blender. All you do is shake, strain over ice, and enjoy!
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🌎 Origin
The precise origin of the Bahama mama cocktail is a bit murky. Many think it was named for a Caribbean dancer from the 1930s, Dottie Lee Anderson, who frequently used the stage name.
One Bahamian bartender did claim to be the inventor of the Bahama mama, his name is Oswald 'Slade' Greenslade. He claims in his self-published book 'One More Cocktail' that he invented it while working at the Nassau Beach Hotel. There are no further resources to support this claim, however.
🍹 Bahama Mama Ingredients
- Coconut Rum - 1 ounce of coconut rum, I prefer Malibu.
- Dark Rum - 1 ounce of dark rum.
- Orange Juice - 1 ounce of orange juice.
- Pineapple Juice - 1 ounce of canned pineapple juice.
- Grenadine Syrup - ½ ounce of grenadine syrup. Many people think grenadine is cherry flavored due to its red color, but it is actually made with pomegranate juice!
- Cherry (optional) - 1 Maraschino cherry for garnish.
- Pineapple Wedge (optional) - 1 pineapple wedge for garnish.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🍸 How To Make A Bahama Mama
You don't have to crush any ice or bust out the blender for this recipe! You will need a Collins or hurricane glass, a cocktail shaker, and a home bar kit or shot glasses for measuring.
The recipe is for a single cocktail, though you can definitely make as many as you like!
- Combine the ingredients. Add 1 ounce of coconut-flavored rum, 1 ounce of dark rum, 1 ounce of orange juice, 1 ounce of pineapple juice, and ½ an ounce of grenadine to a cocktail shaker then fill it with ice.
- Shake to chill. Shake until thoroughly chilled. Fill a Collins or hurricane glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Serve. Garnish with a cherry and/or pineapple wedge if desired.
🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
- An orange slice or brandied cherry also makes some great garnishes for a Bahama mama!
- Though the original version of a Bahama Mama does include coffee liqueur, most modern recipes no longer include it. It adds a subtle earthy and chocolatey element. If that sounds enticing, try swapping out the grenadine for an ounce of Kahlua or your favorite coffee liqueur.
- Many modern variations of this cocktail call for white rum instead of dark rum. You can certainly make that swap if that is what you have on hand or prefer!
🍲 Foods To Serve With
If you are looking for some great appetizers to enjoy with this drink, here are some ideas to try!
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Spanish Mussels
- Charcuterie Board
- Pineapple Banana Bread
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp
- Calamari
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❓ Recipe FAQs
A Bahama mama is a tropical fruity flavor. The combination of coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine (which is sweet and tart because it is made with pomegranate juice) makes this one refreshing drink!
Rum! I use a combination of classic rum and coconut rum to best balance the flavors. Some variations may also include coffee liqueur or orange liqueur.
A Bahama mama can be made into a frozen cocktail in the blender, or you can simply serve it over ice! If you don't mind a little brain freeze, you can certainly use crushed ice and blend to your desired consistency.
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- Bay Breeze Cocktail - The flavors of coconut, pineapple, and cranberry come together in this delicious Malibu rum cocktail!
- Frozen Blue Hawaiian Cocktail - A vibrant blue cocktail made with light rum, pineapple juice, blue curacao, and cream of coconut!
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📖 Recipe Card
Bahama Mama
Ingredients
- 1 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz grenadine syrup
- 1 maraschino cherry (optional for garnish)
- 1 pineapple wedge (optional for garnish)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Add the coconut-flavored rum, dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
- Shake until thoroughly chilled. Fill a Collins or hurricane glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish with a cherry and/or pineapple wedge if desired.
Notes
- An orange slice or brandied cherry also make great garnishes for a Bahama mama!
- Though the original version of a Bahama Mama does include coffee liqueur, most modern recipes no longer include it. It adds a subtle earthy and chocolatey element. If that sounds enticing, try swapping out the grenadine for an ounce of Kahlua or your favorite coffee liqueur.
- Many modern variations of this cocktail call for white rum instead of dark rum. You can certainly make that swap if that is what you have on hand or prefer!
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