Bahama Mama is a fruity tropical cocktail combining dark rum, coconut liqueur, 151-proof rum, coffee liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and pineapple juice. This potent, sweet-tart drink delivers layered rum flavor with tropical brightness and a coffee undertone.
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Shake with ice and strain into ice-filled highball glass.
Garnish with
strawberry or cherry.
Bahama Mama is a cocktail best served fresh immediately after shaking. Pre-batched mixture keeps refrigerated up to 4 hours; do not store shaken/iced version.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar strainer · highball or tiki glass
Yes. Substitute with standard dark rum or spiced rum at the same measurement (1/4 oz), though you'll lose some intensity. The drink will be slightly less potent but still balanced.
Coconut liqueur (like Coco López) is sweetened coconut flavoring; coconut rum (like Bacardi Coco) has alcohol content. Both work, but coconut rum will increase total ABV. Use the same volume.
Shake with ice. The multiple juices, syrups, and rums require vigorous mixing to combine and chill properly. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Serve in a highball or tiki glass over ice. The drink's volume and tropical theme suit tall glassware, and a cherry or strawberry garnish sits naturally on the rim.
Yes. Multiply the recipe by your guest count and mix in a pitcher without ice, refrigerate up to 4 hours, then shake with ice in batches or pour over ice at serving.
