Malibu Sunset recipe
Malibu, pineapple juice and grenadine, stirred over ice in a highball glass, garnished with maraschino cherries and orange slices.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Highball glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Malibu Sunset?
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.
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:
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
Maraschino Cherries
Maraschino Cherries are preserved, sweetened cherries that are regularly used as a garnish in a variety of different cocktails.
In short, they can make a cocktail pop.
For Maraschino Cherries, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make a Malibu Sunset?
Highball Glass
Highball Glasses are the most common glasses in the cocktail world. You can put most cocktails in there from the Long Island Iced Tea to a Bay Breeze.
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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Malibu Sunset
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Malibu Sunset FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Malibu Sunset?
To make a Malibu Sunset, you need 60ml / 2oz Malibu, 90ml / 3oz pineapple juice and 15ml / 0.5oz grenadine, plus maraschino cherries and orange slices to garnish. There’s more about Malibu, pineapple juice, grenadine and maraschino cherries above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Malibu Sunset?
You’ll need a highball glass and a bar spoon.
What alcohol is in a Malibu Sunset?
The only alcohol in a Malibu Sunset is Malibu: 60ml / 2oz.
Is a Malibu Sunset shaken or stirred?
A Malibu Sunset is stirred, not shaken. It’s made straight in a highball glass: add the ingredients over ice and stir.
What glass is a Malibu Sunset served in?
Serve a Malibu Sunset in a highball glass.
How do you garnish a Malibu Sunset?
Garnish a Malibu Sunset with maraschino cherries and an orange slice.
How do I make a Malibu Sunset for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 240ml Malibu, 360ml pineapple juice and 60ml grenadine.
