Bahama Mama
A sweet tropical rum cocktail with coconut, pineapple, and citrus.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Tiki
Glassware
Tall glass
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.
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.
How to make the Bahama Mama
- 1Shake with ice.
- 2Strain over crushed ice.
- 3Garnish.
