Bahama Mama recipe
Orange juice, pineapple juice, golden rum, Malibu, crème de banana and more, stirred over ice in a hurricane glass, garnished with a pineapple wedge.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 7 ingredients
- Hurricane glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Bahama Mama?
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:
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Juice is a great mixer for cocktails because it’s tasty and packs a big punch in the flavour department.
In cocktails, Pineapple Juice is often used in more exotic, summer cocktails to help set those pool-side vibes.
And it works great!
For Pineapple Juice, we recommend:
Golden Rum
Golden Rum (aka Amber Rum) is a medium-bodied, aged rum that gets its dark colour from aging in wooden barrels.
Golden Rums tend to have more flavour and are stronger tasting than their lighter counterparts.
For Golden Rum, we recommend:
Cocktails with Golden Rum
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.
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 Bahama Mama?
Bar Spoon
Bar Spoons are great for cocktails you’re supposed to stir, rather than shake in a cocktail shaker.
Sure, you can probably use any spoon to stir your drink but these bar spoons are the real deal. It’s the proper equipment to get the job right.
- They’re long enough to get to the bottom of any cocktail to allow you to properly stir.
- They have a twist spiral design that allows for a better grip.
- They’re made out of stainless steel, so they’re durable, corrosion resistant, and easy to clean.
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Recipe card
Bahama Mama
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Hurricane glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice and the ingredients to a hurricane glass.
- Stir with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a wedge of pineapple.
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Bahama Mama FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Bahama Mama?
To make a Bahama Mama, you need 90ml / 3oz orange juice, 90ml / 3oz pineapple juice, 30ml / 1oz golden rum, 30ml / 1oz Malibu, 30ml / 1oz crème de banana and 30ml / 1oz grenadine, plus pineapple wedge to garnish. There’s more about orange juice, pineapple juice, golden rum, Malibu and grenadine above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Bahama Mama?
You’ll need a bar spoon.
What alcohol is in a Bahama Mama?
A Bahama Mama contains 30ml / 1oz golden rum, 30ml / 1oz Malibu and 30ml / 1oz crème de banana.
Is a Bahama Mama shaken or stirred?
A Bahama Mama is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in a hurricane glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Bahama Mama served in?
Serve a Bahama Mama in a hurricane glass.
How do you garnish a Bahama Mama?
Garnish a Bahama Mama with a wedge of pineapple.
How do I make a Bahama Mama for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 360ml orange juice, 360ml pineapple juice, 120ml golden rum, 120ml Malibu, 120ml crème de banana and 120ml grenadine.
