Malibu Sunset Cocktail Mixed Drinks
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The delicious and refreshing Malibu Sunset cocktail mixed drink. If you are looking for an easy to make cocktail recipe, look no further.
The lovely Malibu Sunset is a coconut rum drink with a beautiful blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and sweet grenadine. This is a layered cocktail that looks like a beautiful summer sunset. This cocktail is easy to put together and always an instant crowd pleaser.
Our Texas readers call this mixed drink a “Panty Dropper”. Some claim this perky beauty is a “Malibu Barbie”. No matter the name, this is a popular party drink you will love!
How to make a Layered Drink:
Layering drinks is all about the sugar content. The liquid with the most sugar will immediately sink to the bottom layer. For the Malibu sunset cocktail, the grenadine syrup has the highest sugar content. The Grenadine will always sink to the bottom of the glass. The rest of the liquids will float on top.
The Grenadine should be slowly poured into the drink after the other ingredients are added. Use a spoon to slowly drizzle the Grenadine down the side of the glass. Be careful not to stir the the ingredients, the layers will easily mix together and lose the layered effect. Serve immediately after mixing.
The Malibu Cocktail is easy to make into layers as we have pictured. The video shows you how.
Learn the simple trick of layering the ingredients and your friends will all be asking how you did it. Fun, easy and perfect party eye candy.
More Layered Cocktails:
I love the colors and the taste of the layered Malibu drink recipe. And it won’t break the budget. Need a large party drink choice? This one has wide appeal.
This easy to make, lovely party drink offers a beautiful blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and sweet grenadine.
The Malibu mixed drink is perfect for a little kick back and cool down time. Hot and humid summer days call for cool relaxing refreshment.
Malibu sunset drink has earned its place as one of our favorite summer cocktails.
Picture me basking in my sunny hammock with this easy mixed drink in my hand. I hold that vision in my head all year. I hate winter.
Drink it alone, with your chill mate, or make it for a large group event. Sweet cocktails are popular cocktail recipes. And this Malibu drink recipe is one of the best in my opinion.
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Malibu Sunset Cocktail fits in just about anywhere. Weddings, summer parties, beach parties.
But if you’re looking for easy cocktails on a budget any of these rum cocktails are on the list of ‘The Best Mixed Drinks’ .
More Malibu Rum Classic Cocktails:
The Malibu Sunset Cocktail:
Notes for the Malibu Sunset Recipe:
The Ingredients:
- Malibu rum with coconut liqueur.
- Fresh pineapple juice
- sweet grenadine simple syrup
- ice
The Process:
This cocktail does not require a blender or cocktail shaker. Just add ice to your glass and pour. This makes the Malibu Sunset mixed drink ideal for large party events and even outdoor venues.
This drink as a Malibu Sunset Mocktail:
If you have guests that don’t drink alcohol make this fruity alcoholic drink into a mocktail in one easy step.
- Eliminate the rum
- Replace the coconut rum with coconut water.
- You can still make the sunset layer as directed in the video.
This drink with Malibu coconut rum is a REALLY popular beach party drink. It looks great at a wedding reception or shower…Pretty much anytime you wish to upscale an event this is a good candidate.
This Malibu rum recipe adds a colorful tropical vibe to your party.
Sweet alcoholic drinks like this one are VERY easy to drink WAY too fast. So be careful. This one can sneak up on you. Enjoy and Drink responsibly. 🙂
Here is Your printable Recipe Card:
MALIBU SUNSET COCKTAIL
Delicious and refreshing Malibu Sunset Cocktail. This easy to make, lovely drink offers a beautiful blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and sweet grenadine. Our Texas readers call it a "Panty Dropper". Some claim this perky beauty is a "Malibu Barbie". No matter the name, this is a popular party drink you will love!
Ingredients
Instructions
- To make this yummy drink, simply put 3-4 ice cubes in the bottom of a glass.
- Pour the pineapple juice and the rum over the ice.
- Next, pour the grenadine slowly down one side of the glass (pouring too fast will mix the grenadine in and you won't get the cool color separation)
- I stuck 2 cherries and a pineapple chunk on a toothpick for a garnish.
- Enjoy your drinks immediately.
- Please remember to drink responsibly and kick back and relax!
Notes
Garnish Suggestions:
2 maraschino cherries with a pineapple chunk on a toothpick in the glass
Mocktail Instructions:
- Eliminate the rum
- Replace the coconut rum with coconut water.
- You can still make the sunset layered as directed.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 243Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 11mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 0gSugar 36gProtein 0g
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My husband was so impressed. This drink is dangerously delicious. Thank you so much for sharing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
Great drink! Good combination of flavors. Can barley taste any liquor in it. I decided to use parrot bay coconut rum the second time, its a bit cheaper and quite bit stronger with the same flavors and got the same result and the drink still had a subtle taste of alcohol.
Oh yum! I haven’t tried parrot bay before! Thanks for the suggestion, I’m so glad you enjoyed the drink! 🙂
How much rum?
Hi Jane, You will need 1/4 Cup. Thank you for asking. We recently updated the recipe card and it did not properly import. Have a great day!
I want to make this for about 20 people. How much of each ingredient do I use.
Well I’ve never made if for a large group of people before, but I would use 2 bottles of pineapple juice, 1 bottle of rum, and 1/2 bottle of grenadine to make it. If you are making it in a large punch bowl, that ratio should work. Just taste test as you go to make sure it isn’t too strong or sweet! Have fun!
This has been a favorite drink of mine for years. While visiting Belize, our tour guide talked about this drink, which was a regular for me, but he called it the “panty ripper”.
My husband thought he’d be smart and order it by that nakpme back home and of course the bartender thought he was nuts.
I find it refreshing anytime of year.
Haha Lori, That’s a good story. I can so picture sipping this drink in Belize. Wonderful setting!
You’re NOT gonna believe this story: I’m working today at the liquor store and this lady, Shelly, came in for a Malibu recipe. So, I googled it and she picked this one.
I was like OMG! That’s my sister’s site!
Shelley – jsjoneshorses@yahoo.com
Awesome Susie! That’s so fun! This is a scrumptious drink. Well loved by many!
These are my absolute favorite drink!! My sister-in-law is a bartender and for as long as I can remember she has always called them a “Malibu Barbie”
Thank you for your comment Heather! I love that name! “Malibu Barbie” It’s so cute! 🙂
LOVE THESE! They ARE called Panty Droppers here in Texas. Thanks for posting… luv your page. — Houston
Thank you Melissa!
This is my FAVORITE drink. I learned how to make it years ago in Lubbock, TX. Down there, it’s called (excuse the name) a “Panty Dropper”. Delicious!
HaHA! Sounds like they have fun with this drink in Tx! We Love this pretty party drink. Enjoy!
I rarely drink “drinks” but this looks so good and refreshing.
Thank you Renee! They are very refreshing 🙂
Yes Please! These sound wonderful!
Thanks for the visit Amber. Enjoy!
Hi, I found you on the Try a Bite linkup! I would love it if you would link this up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black!
That sounds great! Thank you Pam!
Hmm… I’ll have to think about this one. I had a bad run-in with coconut rum (YEARS ago..) and I’m not sure I’m over it. LOL Great post, thanks for sharing!
I hope you give it a try! It’s pretty yummy!!