Malibu Ginger Apple recipe
Coconut rum, apple juice, ginger beer, apple and lime, stirred over ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Old Fashioned glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Malibu Ginger Apple?
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.
Ginger Ale vs Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale are two very different beverages.
Well, they both have Ginger flavouring, but they each have a completely different taste.
The difference between them is that Ginger Beer is brewed and fermented, whilst Ginger Ale is actually flavoured carbonated water.
This makes Ginger Beer stronger and contains a slightly spicy finish and after taste.
For Ginger Beer, we recommend:
For Ginger Ale, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Malibu Ginger Apple?
Old Fashioned Glass
Old Fashioned Glasses give a cocktail a classic, retro, yet elegant look.
If you’re making an old school cocktail, then this is the glass you absolutely need.
For Old Fashioned Glasses, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Malibu Ginger Apple
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Old Fashioned glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, coconut rum, apple juice and ginger beer to an Old Fashioned glass.
- Stir well.
- Add a slice of apple and a slice of lime to garnish.
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Malibu Ginger Apple FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Malibu Ginger Apple?
To make a Malibu Ginger Apple, you need 30ml / 1oz coconut rum, 60ml / 2oz apple juice, 120ml / 4oz ginger beer, 1 slice of apple and 1 slice of lime. There’s more about Malibu and ginger ale and ginger beer above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Malibu Ginger Apple?
You’ll need an Old Fashioned glass.
What alcohol is in a Malibu Ginger Apple?
The only alcohol in a Malibu Ginger Apple is coconut rum: 30ml / 1oz.
Is a Malibu Ginger Apple shaken or stirred?
A Malibu Ginger Apple is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in an Old Fashioned glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Malibu Ginger Apple served in?
Serve a Malibu Ginger Apple in an Old Fashioned glass.
How do I make a Malibu Ginger Apple for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml coconut rum, 240ml apple juice, 480ml ginger beer, 4 slices of apple and 4 slices of lime.
