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Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama is a tropical highball cocktail that brings together rich dark rum, overproof rum, and sweet coconut and coffee liqueurs. Balanced by fresh lemon juice and a generous pour of pineapple juice, it has a complex, fruity flavor with a pleasant sour finish. It is an excellent choice for warm summer afternoons or backyard gatherings.
- GlassHighball
- MethodShake
- Time3 min
- Strength≈ 7% ABV
How to make a Bahama Mama
Shake it in a highball with crushed ice. About 3 minutes.
- Fill a highball glass with crushed ice and set it aside.
- Add the dark rum, overproof rum, coconut liqueur, coffee liqueur, lemon juice, and pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake the ingredients vigorously until the shaker is well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass over the crushed ice.
- Garnish the drink with a maraschino cherry.
Bartender’s tips
- If you do not have overproof rum, you can substitute it with additional dark rum, gold rum, or aged rum.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides a much cleaner acidity than bottled juice to balance the sweet pineapple.
- Serve this drink immediately while the crushed ice is fresh to keep the cocktail cold without over-diluting it.
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★ 4.6 · 584 ratingsBahama Mama questions
What kind of rum is best for a Bahama Mama?
This recipe uses a combination of 15 ml dark rum and 7 ml overproof rum to create a deep, complex tropical flavor profile.
How strong is a Bahama Mama cocktail?
With its generous amount of pineapple juice, this recipe is relatively light, yielding an alcohol by volume of about 7 percent.
Can I substitute the lemon juice?
Yes, if you do not have lemon juice, you can use 15 ml of fresh lime juice as an alternative.