Goombay Smash
The national drink of the Bahamas, blending coconut rum with apricot and pineapple.
The Goombay Smash is a potent Bahamian punch that combines coconut rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, and pineapple juice. It differs from the Bahama Mama by the distinct inclusion of apricot, which adds a stone-fruit dryness to the tropical mix. The coconut rum acts as the sweet anchor. It is traditionally shaken and served tall, often with a float of dark rum. It captures the 'junkanoo' spirit of island festivities.
Ingredients
- • 1 oz coconut rum
- • 1 oz dark rum
- • 0.5 oz apricot brandy
- • 2 oz pineapple juice
- • 1 oz orange juice
Did you know?
“Created by Emily Cooper at Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar on Green Turtle Cay in the 1960s, the original recipe is a closely guarded family secret.”
Bartender's Note
Goombay is the indigenous music of the Bahamas; the drink's recipe varies by bar but coconut rum and apricot are the non-negotiables.
How to make the Goombay Smash
- 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- 2Shake well
- 3Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice
- 4Garnish with an orange slice and cherry
