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Bahama Mama

Bahama Mama

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A tropical paradise in a glass! The Bahama Mama is a fruity, colorful cocktail that combines multiple rums with tropical fruit juices and grenadine. This sweet and potent drink is perfect for beach parties, tiki bars, or whenever you want to transport yourself to the Caribbean islands.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz coconut rum
  • 1/2 oz banana liqueur
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • Ice cubes
  • Pineapple wedge for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

 

  • Orange slice for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill the glass: Add ice cubes to a hurricane glass or large highball glass.
  • Add the rums: Pour dark rum, coconut rum, and banana liqueur into the glass.
  • Add fruit juices: Add pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
  • Add grenadine: Slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom, creating a layered effect.
  • Stir gently: Give the drink a gentle stir to partially mix the ingredients while maintaining some color gradation.
  • Garnish: Add a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and orange slice on a cocktail pick.

 

  • Serve: Serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

  • Alcohol content: ~18-20% ABV
  • Can be made as a frozen drink by blending with ice
  • Adjust grenadine for desired sweetness and color
  • For a lighter version, reduce rum quantities by half
  • Best served in hurricane glasses for the full tropical experience

 

  • Can be made in pitcher quantities for parties

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