This Malibu Sunset Cocktail tastes as good as it looks. It has the colors of a California sunset and the flavor of a beach vacation. Sunsets on the California coast are fantastic. There’s nothing like watching the sun set over the ocean and paint the waves with streaks of red and gold. This cocktail reproduces those colors with layers of golden pineapple juice and red grenadine.
But its beauty doesn’t just go deep into the skin. When you take a sip, the tropical flavors of rum, sweet pineapple and tart grenadine will transport you to a sunny beach. The white sand, the sea breeze, the last rays of the setting sun: it’s all in the taste.
Yes, you can experiment with different types of rum, such as dark rum or spiced rum, to make the taste more complex.
Simply replace the Malibu rum with coconut water for a delicious and refreshing mocktail.
Fresh pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, orange slices and orange slices are great garnish options to enhance the tropical look and taste of the drink.
Batch preparation:
- For large groups, prepare a large amount of cocktail in advance. Mix the pineapple juice and Malibu rum in a large pitcher, pour individual portions over ice, and add grenadine just before serving to maintain the layered appearance.
Layering technique:
- To achieve the perfect layered look, pour the grenadine slowly and steadily. Using the back of a spoon can help control the pouring and prevent the layers from mixing.
Malibu sunset cocktail
- Fill a serving glass with ice.
- Pour the pineapple juice and rum into the glass.
- Tilt the glass and slowly pour the grenadine into the glass down the side to create a layered look.
- Garnish the drink with pineapple and cherries. To enjoy!
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Malibu sunset cocktail
This Malibu Sunset Cocktail tastes as good as it looks. It has the colors of a California sunset and the flavor of a beach vacation.
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Fill a serving glass with ice. Pour the pineapple juice and rum into the glass.
Tilt the glass and slowly pour the grenadine into the glass down the side to create a layered look.
Garnish the drink with pineapple and cherries. To enjoy!
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 34G | Egg white: 0.4G | Fat: 0.1G | Saturated fat: 0.01G | Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1G | Monounsaturated fat: 0.02G | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 0.2G | Sugar: 25G | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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