Bahama Mama
This rum-forward cocktail is typically grouped with the Tequila Sunrise, the Piña Colada, and the others as "vacation drinks." In terms of ingredients and flavor, the simplified version found at many beach-town resorts is not all that different from the latter of those two drinks, and frequently leans more toward the former.
2024-07-20 06:14:13 - Atozvodka
Tropical Coffee Cocktail Recipe
This midcentury classic takes the traditional tropical drink up a notch with the addition of coffee liqueur. This key ingredient balances the fruity sweetness, giving the cocktail an earthy depth that transforms it into something truly special.
Ingredients- 1 ounce coconut rum
- 1 ounce dark overproof rum
- 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa or Tia Maria)
- 2 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
- 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Garnish: brandied cherry
- Garnish: pineapple wedge
- Mix the Ingredients: In a shaker, combine the coconut rum, dark overproof rum, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake: Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into a Collins or hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish: Top with a skewered brandied cherry and a pineapple wedge for a beautiful finish.
Enjoy this refreshing and complex cocktail that brings a taste of the tropics with a delightful twist!