Bahama Mama Cocktail Recipe
The Bahama Mama cocktail is believed to have originated in the Bahamas in the 1950s. The exact origins are a bit murky, but it’s widely accepted that the drink was created by Caribbean bartenders who were looking to capture the essence of the islands in a glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cups
- Highball glass or hurricane glass
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 oz. dark rum
- 1 oz. coconut rum
- 1 oz. banana liqueur
- ½ oz. grenadine
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 2 oz. pineapple juice
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and equipment. Ensure you have fresh ice cubes ready.
- In your cocktail shaker, add 1 oz. of dark rum, 1 oz. of coconut rum, and 1 oz. of banana liqueur.
- Pour in 2 oz. of orange juice and 2 oz. of pineapple juice into the shaker.
- Measure out ½ oz. of grenadine and add it to the mixture in the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold to the touch, about 15-20 seconds.
- Fill your highball or hurricane glass with ice cubes.
- Strain the mixture from the shaker into your prepared glass over the ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy your Bahama Mama cocktail!