Bahama Mama

A sweet tropical rum cocktail with coconut, pineapple, and citrus.

Base spirit

Rum

Style

Tiki

Glassware

Tall glass

Technique

Shake

The Bahama Mama layers rum with coconut, pineapple, citrus, and often a touch of coffee liqueur for depth. Its profile is lush and dessert-like, leaning toward creamy tropical sweetness. Served tall over crushed ice, it embodies vacation-style tiki minimalism.

A Bahama Mama with crushed ice, pineapple leaf, and cherry.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 0.5 oz orange juice
• 0.25 oz coffee liqueur

Did you know?

“The drink grew popular in midcentury resort bars; Smuggler’s Cove notes that its coffee accent became a signature twist in many hotel variations.”

Source:Smuggler’s Cove; PunchDrink archives

Bartender's Note

Add a dash of coffee liqueur for subtle roast complexity.

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How to make the Bahama Mama

1Add light rum, dark rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, orange juice, and coffee liqueur to a shaker filled with ice
2Shake until well chilled
3Strain into a tall glass
4Garnish with pineapple leaf and serve

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