Hit the beach in style with a Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail! This refreshingly fruity blend of Malibu rum, cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices is the perfect accessory for any hot summer day, served over ice with a slice of pineapple and cherry on top – it’s totally “Barbie-tastic”!
If you’re excited about the upcoming “Barbie” movie featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, then this drink is the perfect addition to any Barbie-themed party or celebration for the movie’s release in July 2023.
Inspired by the film’s location at Venice Beach, this cocktail has a beachy flavor that will transport you straight to the sand and sea.
And let’s not forget about the drink’s aesthetics! With its naturally pink color, this cocktail is the epitome of girly and beachy – the ultimate drink to sip on poolside all summer long while sporting your favorite pink heart sunglasses.
While the world goes crazy over the Starbucks Barbie Drink, you’ll be singing “I’m a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie World” and sipping on your Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail. So, get ready to turn up the tunes and let the good times roll with this fantastic drink!
Who is Malibu Barbie?
Barbie is a fashion doll invented by Ruth Handler and created by Mattel in 1959, where she quickly became an icon in the toy industry. In 1971, a new version of Barbie, named Malibu Barbie, was introduced. She is named after the famous beach in California, where she resides in her Malibu Beach house.
What You Need
- Coconut rum
- Pineapple juice
- Cranberry juice
- Orange juice
- Grenadine
- Pink sanding sugar for rimming
- Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
How to Make a Malibu Barbie Drink
- Rim the edge of a chilled cocktail glass with pink sanding sugar. To do this, dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of Karo corn syrup, then dip it in a separate shallow dish of pink sanding sugar, turning the glass to coat the rim evenly.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the coconut rum, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and grenadine. Shake well for 30 seconds to combine or until well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish the cocktail with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately! Cheers!
Recipe Tips & Variations for Malibu Barbie Drink
- Use fresh fruit juices for the best taste.
- Adjust the amount of cranberry and orange juice to your liking for a sweeter or more tart cocktail.
- Add another splash or two of grenadine syrup for a deeper pink color and sweeter flavor.
- Add less grenadine for a lighter pink and less sweeter flavor.
- Experiment with different garnishes, such as a slice of lime, fresh strawberry or a sprig of mint, for a unique touch.
- For a frozen version, blend all the ingredients with ice until smooth.
- Add a little coconut cream for a creamier, richer taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the Malibu rum and replace it with coconut water or coconut milk.
- For best taste make sure cocktail is shaken well and served over ice.
- If you don’t have grenadine add a splash of cherry juice.
FAQs
Can I make the Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail in advance?
Yes and no. While I like my cocktails to be freshly made and shaken I would say to make when ready to serve. Others may not mind to make it the day before and store in fridge. The preference is up to you.
Can I make a big batch of this Malibu Barbie cocktail?
Yes, of course you can. Multiply the recipe by the number of servings you need and mix the ingredients into a large pitcher.
Can I make a non-alcoholic version of Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail?
Yes, you can make a non-alcoholic version of Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail by omitting the Malibu rum and replacing it with coconut water or coconut milk.
Can I make a frozen version of Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail?
Yes, for a frozen version of Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail, blend all the ingredients with ice until smooth.
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Recipe
Malibu Barbie Pink Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- Splash of grenadine
- Pink sanding sugar for rimming
- Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the edge of a chilled cocktail glass with pink sanding sugar. To do this, dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of Karo corn syrup, then dip it in a separate shallow dish of pink sanding sugar, turning the glass to coat the rim evenly.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the coconut rum, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, and grenadine. Shake well for 30 seconds to combine or until well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish the cocktail with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
- Serve immediately! 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.
Angela
Hi there! Can you please provide a link to the pink tumbler you used in the pic? My drink was not nearly this pink, and I do not want to pump it full of grenadine, because the taste was absolutely perfect with only a splash!
Alison
Hi Angela,
The ones I used were clear. I think it looks more pink because of the pink background I used. I did find some glasses online that are pink. There were several to choose from but I thought these ones were pretty similar. (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/45dF1i7
Angela Jackson Hudson
Thanks so much!
Marissa
Mine definitely did not turn out pink. Then I come to the comments to see a pink glass was used. What a bummer.
Alison
I didn’t use a pink glass. I used a clear glass that I got from Walmart. The drink is pink in color. Did you use grenadine and cranberry juice? That will give you the pink color. Check out my IG and YouTube where I show a video making it using the clear glass and showing that it is pink in color.