Sip on the ultimate summer drink, a Frozen Bahama Mama with the perfect blend of fruity flavors and rum that will tantalize your taste buds.
If you’re a fan of frozen cocktails, then you know that a frozen Bahama Mama will transport you to a tropical paradise with just one sip. And what better way to beat the heat during the summer than with a refreshing and frozen cocktail?
Red Lobster’s slushy frozen cocktails may look tempting, but making your own is not only satisfying, but also safer when enjoyed in the comfort of your own backyard, perhaps poolside.
Luckily, creating a delicious Bahama Mama is easier than you may think, and by skipping the unhealthy ingredients found in store-bought mixes, you can make a much healthier and tastier version.
So whether you’re unwinding after a long day or just lounging by the pool, a Bahama Mama is the perfect drink to make any hour feel like happy hour.
What is a Bahama Mama?
The Bahama Mama is a delicious rum-based drink with tropical flavors that makes for an ideal refreshment during the summer season! It is believed to be originated in the Bahamas or the Caribbean region in the 1950’s and is now a popular drink amongst resorts and tropical destinations.
What You Need
- Orange juice
- Coconut water
- Pineapple juice
- Coconut rum
- White rum
- Grenadine
- Ice
- Pineapple Slice
- Cherry
- Pineapple leaves
Recipe Variations
- Make it a mocktail by leaving out the rum.
- If you don’t want it frozen, skip using the blender and make it on the rocks. It’s just as delicious and refreshing.
- The original Bahama Mama recipe calls for coffee liqueur but has been tweaked over the years. If you’d like to add a rich but slight chocolate taste feel free to add a 1/4 ounce of it to the cocktail.
- Can swap the white rum for dark rum if that’s all you have on hand.
How to Make Frozen Bahama Mama
- Add ice, orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut water, coconut rum and white rum to a blender. Blend until slush like texture form.
- Add a splash of grenadine to the bottom of a hurricane glass.
- Pour frozen Bahama Mama mixture into the bottom of the glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice, pineapple leaves and a cherry. Cheers!
FAQs
Can I make a frozen Bahama Mama ahead of time?
I don’t recommend making this frozen cocktail ahead of time as the melting factor and the consistency would not be the same from fresh even stored in the freezer.
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Recipe
Frozen Bahama Mama
Ingredients
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce coconut water
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce coconut rum
- 1 ounce white rum
- Splash Grenadine
- 1 cup ice
- Pineapple Slice garnish
- cherry garnish
- Pineapple leaves garnish
Instructions
- Add ice, orange juice, pineapple juice, coconut water, coconut rum and white rum to a blender. Blend until slush like texture form.
- Add a splash of grenadine to the bottom of a hurricane glass.
- Pour frozen Bahama Mama mixture into the bottom of the glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice, pineapple leaves and a cherry. Cheers!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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