Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama combines bright, fruity flavors with ultra-smooth rum. Quench your thirst with this easy drink, and you'll be whisked away to paradise.
I love fruity cocktails like the Bahama Mama. They're a summer staple in our house alongside classics like the Hurricane, Strawberry Daiquiris, and, of course, the amaretto sour. They are fruity, refreshing, and go down easy.
Imagine coming home after a long day's work and having this beauty waiting? One sip and all the stresses of the day just melt away. It is perfect for backyard BBQ while grilling burgers or girls night in.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Orange Juice: Store-bought or freshly squeezed both work. We prefer no pulp.
- Dark Rum: Dark rum is aged longer and has a richer flavor. I like Cruzan or Bacardi. Plantation is good too but it's a bit of a splurge. Use leftovers in my Hurricane drink or our mai tai.
- Coconut Rum: If you don't like coconut Pineapple rum would be a good substitute. l like Malibu and Captain Morgan. Leftovers go great in my Pina Coladas, Blue Hawaiis, and Hippie juice.
- Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice if possible for the best flavor.
- Grenadine: Grenadine adds a gorgeous red color and sweet pomegranate flavor. I used store-bought, but homemade would be yummy too. Leftover grenadine? Use it up with my tequila sunrise or Shirley Temple recipes.
To serve 12 in a pitcher or punch bowl use these measurements:
3 cups Orange Juice
1 ½ cups Pineapple Juice
1 ½ cups Dark Rum
¾ cup Coconut Rum
¾ cup Lime Juice (Freshly Squeezed)
Grenadine to taste (approximately ½ cup)
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Bahama Mama
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Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Orange Juice
- 1 Ounce Pineapple Juice
- 1 Ounce Dark Rum
- ½ Ounce Coconut Rum
- ½ Ounce Lime Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1 Splash Grenadine To Taste
- Pineapple and Maraschino Cherries If Desired For Garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with crushed ice.
- Pour in orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, coconut rum, and lime juice. Add grenadine to taste.
- If desired, garnish with pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries. Cheers! Drink responsibly.
Notes
- Orange Juice: Store-bought or freshly squeezed both work. We prefer no pulp.
- Coconut Rum: If you don't like coconut Pineapple rum would be a good substitute.
- Lime Juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice if possible for the best flavor.
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This is my kind of cocktail, perfect for those hot days!
This drink was calling my name! Fantastic.
Love your non-alcoholic version! It's still a delicious, party drink that we all love!
I made this frozen and it was sooo good! The perfect drink for a summer day!
The perfect cocktail for summer! Loved the flavors in this, felt like I was on a tropical beach!
Which dark rum should you use for this drink?
Hi Tracy!
Great question: My favorite dark rum is Plantation Dark
I had my first Bahama moma on a cruise. Normally a margarita girl, I decided to try something different and now this is my new favorite drink! Yummy!
Such a fun party drink! Everyone loved it!
I really loved this drink! My new favorite!
I could use one (or two) of these right about now!
What phenomenal flavors! I'm going to make these all summer long!
This is my beverage of choice! Yummy.
I could probably drink way too many of this tasty drink!
Is it five o'clock yet?? I need one of these today! I think it would be a great addition to our Mother's Day brunch, as well!
This drink is so dangerous! But soooo good, yum.