A Day at the Beach recipe
Malibu rum, amaretto, orange juice and grenadine, shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Day at the Beach?
Malibu
Malibu is a coconut-flavoured rum liqueur with an alcoholic volume of 21%.
Malibu is made from coconut, fruits, and spices and, interestingly, was originally created to make it easier for bartenders to make the ever-popular Piña Colada.
Amaretto
Amaretto (Italian for ‘a little bitter’) is a sweet Liqueur that originated in Saronno (a commune in Lombardy, Italy).
Depending on the brand, Amaretto can be made from a variety of ingredients including apricot kernels, peach stones, bitter almonds, or just regular almonds. The key is that all of these ingredients contain benzaldehyde which acts as the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.
Amaretto usually contains between 21 to 28 per cent alcohol by volume.
For Amaretto, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
Grenadine
Grenadine is a non-alcoholic bar syrup that’s traditionally used to give a cocktail a red or pink tint and is made from pomegranate.
Cocktails with Grenadine
What Equipment do you need to make a Day at the Beach?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
A Day at the Beach
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, Malibu, amaretto and orange juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into a cocktail glass.
- Pour grenadine over the top.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Put ice, Malibu, amaretto and orange juice into a cocktail glass.
- Stir well.
- Pour grenadine over the top.
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A Day at the Beach FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Day at the Beach?
To make a Day at the Beach, you need 23ml / 0.75oz Malibu rum, 23ml / 0.75oz amaretto, 23ml / 0.75oz orange juice and 15ml / 0.5oz grenadine. There’s more about Malibu, amaretto, orange juice and grenadine above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Day at the Beach?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Day at the Beach?
A Day at the Beach contains 23ml / 0.75oz Malibu rum and 23ml / 0.75oz amaretto.
Is a Day at the Beach shaken or stirred?
A Day at the Beach is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a cocktail glass and top it up.
Can I make a Day at the Beach without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Day at the Beach like this: Put ice, Malibu, amaretto and orange juice into a cocktail glass. Stir well. Pour grenadine over the top.
What glass is a Day at the Beach served in?
Serve a Day at the Beach in a cocktail glass.
How do I make a Day at the Beach for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 92ml Malibu rum, 92ml amaretto, 92ml orange juice and 60ml grenadine. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
