Malibu Sunset Cocktail

Malibu sunset – bright, colorful, and bursting with a sweet and fruity tropical flavor in each sip.

This Malibu sunset cocktail is made with coconut rum, grenadine, and other ingredients. You will not be disappointed in this easy, tropical-inspired alcoholic drink.

Mix up a glass for yourself or make a pitcher to serve up to guests for entertaining. 

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Why You’ll Love This Malibu Sunset Cocktail

This is an easy-to-make Malibu rum-based drink full of flavor, easy ingredients, and quick to assemble. Plus, you can make this cocktail by the glass or pitcher!

You will also find this drink great to make right away and serve. There is no need to make it in advance and let it blend flavors like a sangria recipe would require. 

Ingredients For This Malibu Sunset Cocktail

Ice—This drink is served over ice for a nice, chilled cocktail. You do not have to use ice, but it elevates the flavors in the drink. 
Malibu rum—The standout flavor of this drink is the rum. It offers a light coconut flavor that is refreshing and light. 
Pineapple juice – Pineapple juice can sweeten and compliment the coconut rum perfectly. 
Grenadine – Adds a splash of pomegranate and a pop of red to the cocktail. Grenadine is a stunning syrup that will dress up any drink instantly. 
Cherries and pineapple for garnish—You can garnish your drink with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries if you like. 

 

How to Make A Malibu Sunset Cocktail

Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in the grenadine. Add the Malibu.

Top off with pineapple juice. Pour the juice in very slowly to create a beautiful layered look. Garnish with cherries and pineapple. 

Tips for Success 

Chilling the drink will help cool it down, but it will also help to richen all the flavors and allow them to blend. You could easily make this into a slush-style cocktail by adding all ingredients into a blender. 

If you do not have grenadine, you can use a simple syrup and red food coloring to make a red color at the bottom of your glass. Or even maraschino cherry juice works wonderfully. 

This cocktail is great for serving right away. So make it and serve it to friends, family, or just for yourself. 

You can play around with the ingredients by using, say, orange juice instead of pineapple juice, a white rum instead of Malibu, etc. But know that changing the ingredients will alter the flavor. 

FAQs

How do I get the layered effect with the grenadine?

You will lightly pour the grenadine into the glass with the ice. This is important as it will sink to the bottom of the glass. Then, you will slowly pour the rest of the ingredients into the glass, and they will sit above the red. 

Can I make a non-alcoholic version of the Malibu Sunset?

Swap the rum for coconut water or sparkling water. I like the coconut water because it offers that coconut flavor. 

Is grenadine alcoholic?

No, grenadine is not alcoholic. It is a sweet-flavored syrup made with pomegranate juice. It is a thicker syrup that is vividly colorful. 

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