Tropical Malibu Sunset Cocktail
Create a stunning Malibu Sunset cocktail with coconut rum, pineapple, and orange juice. Enjoy a taste of paradise in every sip!
Meet your new favorite beach drink! This Malibu sunset has been one of my go-to rum drinks for years, and I know you’ll love it as much as I do.
This drink is a pineapple orange cocktail with ice-cold pineapple juice and orange juice. It also has coconut rum, grenadine, and a sweet maraschino cherry. This gives it that glowing “sunset in a glass” look.
This easy, single-serving tropical favorite is perfect for summer nights. It also works well for poolside happy hours and game day get-togethers.
This is one of my favorite drinks to serve with our easy fish taco bowls or a quick snack of homemade guacamole and chips!
How to make a Malibu Sunset
How do you get the different layers?
The secret is in the grenadine. Having the most sugar makes it denser than the other liquids.
It sinks straight to the bottom of the glass. Pour it slowly, and you’ll have that perfect gradient every time.
It has a similar layered look to my easy pineapple upside down cake cocktail. Both drinks are so pretty in the glass!
Can I make this without grenadine?
Yes! Maraschino cherry juice works great as substitute. It’ll add a bit of sweetness and a pop of color.
If you don’t want any grenadine or a substitute, just leave it out completely.
How do I make the drink stronger?
Try adding a splash of pineapple rum or more coconut rum. Adjust it to your liking! You can even reduce the juice if that’s preferred.
How to Video
Ingredients
- 3 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces coconut rum
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- ¾ ounce grenadine, or to taste
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Instructions
- Place the ice, pineapple juice, coconut rum, and orange juice into a drink shaker.3 ounces pineapple juice2 ounces coconut rum1 ounce orange juice
- Close the lid to the shaker cup, and shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Place a cherry in a cocktail glass, then strain in the drink mixture.1 maraschino cherry
- Slowly pour in the grenadine to create the layered look. Enjoy!¾ ounce grenadine
Delicious!
Thanks, Tiffiny! Have a great evening! 🙂
This drink makes me happy during the pandemic. I am not traveling but with this drink I get a taste of what I imagine is the Caribbean. Thank you!
Next weekend… These sunset drinks are on my agenda! I live around Cleveland now, and our winters are long and cold usually. But, once upon a time, I was a young tanned thing , still on the beach during the dreamy West Palm winters. Maybe a few of will awaken that girl again 😀
Next weekend… These sunset drinks are on my agenda! I live around Cleveland now, and our winters are long and cold usually. But, once upon a time, I was a young tanned thing , still on the beach during the dreamy West Palm winters. Maybe a few of will awaken that girl again 😀
Next weekend… These sunset drinks are on my agenda! I live around Cleveland now, and our winters are long and cold usually. But, once upon a time, I was a young tanned thing , still on the beach during the dreamy West Palm winters. Maybe a few of will awaken that girl again 😀
Next weekend… These sunset drinks are on my agenda! I live around Cleveland now, and our winters are long and cold usually. But, once upon a time, I was a young tanned thing , still on the beach during the dreamy West Palm winters. Maybe a few of will awaken that girl again 😀
Yummy! What a refreshing summer drink! Love rum and this drink recipe would be perfect here in AZ because we have wild winters here, too!!
Yummy! What a refreshing summer drink! Love rum and this drink recipe would be perfect here in AZ because we have wild winters here, too!!
Yummy! What a refreshing summer drink! Love rum and this drink recipe would be perfect here in AZ because we have wild winters here, too!!
Yummy! What a refreshing summer drink! Love rum and this drink recipe would be perfect here in AZ because we have wild winters here, too!!
Mix me up one of these, please! This sounds so delicious. My husband would love to add this to his drink list.
Mix me up one of these, please! This sounds so delicious. My husband would love to add this to his drink list.
Mix me up one of these, please! This sounds so delicious. My husband would love to add this to his drink list.
Mix me up one of these, please! This sounds so delicious. My husband would love to add this to his drink list.
Man, that looks refreshing! I love the colors and I bet you have the best citrus to pick from!
Man, that looks refreshing! I love the colors and I bet you have the best citrus to pick from!
Man, that looks refreshing! I love the colors and I bet you have the best citrus to pick from!
Man, that looks refreshing! I love the colors and I bet you have the best citrus to pick from!
Looks so pretty and refreshing. Perfect for the weather here.
Looks so pretty and refreshing. Perfect for the weather here.
Looks so pretty and refreshing. Perfect for the weather here.
Looks so pretty and refreshing. Perfect for the weather here.
I served this as one of my cocktails last night at our BBQ and they were a HIT! Everyone loved them!
I served this as one of my cocktails last night at our BBQ and they were a HIT! Everyone loved them!
I served this as one of my cocktails last night at our BBQ and they were a HIT! Everyone loved them!
I served this as one of my cocktails last night at our BBQ and they were a HIT! Everyone loved them!