Bahama Mama recipe

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Tropical punch with two rums, coconut, pineapple and orange, served on ice in a tumbler.

Fantasy Long
Volume 19 cl
Alcohol 10.3 %
Calories / serving 246 kcal
Colour Orange, Red
Published 11/2026
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the dark rum, Malibu, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, orange juice and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake, then pour into a tumbler filled with ice cubes.
  3. Add the grenadine, which sinks to the bottom for a gradient effect.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Tumbler

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History

Credited to Oswald Greenslade, a bartender at the Nassau Beach Hotel in the Bahamas in the 1950s, it takes its name from a popular calypso song of the time.

Decoration

Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.

Variation

Without the coffee liqueur it is fruitier and lighter, as it is often served today.

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Frequently asked questions

Which glass should the Bahama Mama cocktail be served in?

Recommended glass: tumbler.

How strong is the Bahama Mama cocktail?

The Bahama Mama cocktail is about 10.3% alcohol.

How many calories are in the Bahama Mama cocktail?

Allow for about 246 kcal per serving.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 17/10/2026

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