Bahama Mama

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🍹 Bahama Mama Cocktail – Tropical Summer Vibes in a Glass 🌴☀️

The Bahama Mama is a fruity, rum-based cocktail that delivers all the sunshine and beach vibes of the Caribbean — no passport required! It’s sweet, citrusy, and beautifully layered with tropical flavors that make it a must-have for summer parties, beach days, or whenever you need an island escape in a glass.

📝 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup crushed ice

  • 1 fluid ounce orange juice

  • 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice

  • ½ fluid ounce light rum

  • ½ fluid ounce dark rum

  • ½ fluid ounce coconut rum (optional for extra tropical flair)

  • ½ fluid ounce grenadine syrup

  • Splash of lime juice (optional, for added zing)

  • Pineapple wedge or cherry, for garnish

🍹 Instructions:

1. Chill Your Glass

Start by filling your cocktail glass with crushed ice — a hurricane glass or highball glass works best for tropical drinks like this.

2. Mix the Cocktail

In a cocktail shaker, combine:

  • Orange juice

  • Pineapple juice

  • Light rum

  • Dark rum

  • Coconut rum (if using)

  • Splash of lime juice (optional)

Add a few ice cubes, then shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled.

3. Layer with Grenadine

Pour the grenadine directly into the glass with the crushed ice. It will sink to the bottom, creating that signature Bahama Mama sunrise look.

4. Pour & Garnish

Slowly strain the shaken mixture over the grenadine and crushed ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or even a mini umbrella for full tropical flair.

🔄 Variations

  • Frozen Bahama Mama: Blend everything with the ice instead of shaking for a frozen version.

  • Less Sweet: Reduce grenadine or use fresh-squeezed juice for a lighter, tangier taste.

  • Mocktail Version: Omit the alcohol and use coconut water and a splash of soda for a tropical non-alcoholic drink.

🌅 When to Serve It

  • Pool parties

  • BBQs

  • Brunches

  • Beach getaways

  • Or any moment that could use a mini vacation!

🏖️ Why You’ll Love It

✅ Easy to make
✅ Refreshing and fruity
✅ Visually stunning
✅ Feels like vacation in every sip

Sip back and relax — the Bahama Mama is here to transport you straight to paradise. 🍍🍹

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