Shark Bite Cocktail

This Shark Bite Cocktail is made with Malibu Rum for a refreshing hot weather drink!

Sweet and fruity, this shark attack cocktail is the ideal beverage for warm weather sipping!

Whether you’re on the beach or by the pool, this multi-flavored drink has a tropical and slightly tangy bite to it that’s worthy of the most exciting summer celebrations.

A medley of summery fruit flavors come together to form a gorgeous red drink that’s sure to cool you down and keep you refreshed all summer long.

Garnish this cocktail with fresh fruit or fun decor to take the presentation to the next level and enjoy the flavors of this fruity party in a glass!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHARK BITE COCKTAIL RECIPE

With a combination of peach, pineapple, cranberry, and coconut, this drink is absolutely bursting with fresh fruity goodness!

Perfect for casual sipping or summer parties, this shark attack cocktail gets its name partially from the gorgeous red cranberry color.

It features Malibu rum and a blend of fruit juices for the perfect balance of flavors. Similar to our classic Malibu Bay Breeze or these Watermelon Jello Shots, this easy cocktail takes advantage of the affordable price point and high quality of Malibu!

And if you can’t get enough summer cocktails, try this Mermaid Water drink or even a frosty Peanut Butter Whiskey Milkshake for dessert. Or try this Malibu Rum Monster cocktail!

SHARK BITE DRINK INGREDIENTS

• Malibu Rum – this coconut flavored rum liquor is the perfect base for this fruity cocktail.
• Peach Schnapps – gives your shark attack cocktail a bit of extra boozy kick and peachy flavor.
• Pineapple Juice – for some nice tart sweetness.
• Cranberry Juice – gives your cocktail a fun red color and that signature cranberry flavor!
• Ice Cubes – you’ll want to enjoy this drink ice cold.
• Maraschino Cherries and Orange Slices – for garnish.

HELPFUL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

• Cocktail Shaker
• Cocktail Glasses

HOW TO MAKE A SHARK BITE COCKTAIL

1. Add ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Pour in the Malibu rum, peach schnapps, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. Shake well.
   

   This shark attack cocktail recipe takes only minutes to make.

2. Pour into a glass. Garnish with cherries and an orange slice.

EXPERT TIPS

• To give this an extra fun presentation, serve in one of these plastic cocktail fish bowls. Add one or two of these candy gummy sharks, or even some carefully washed plastic shark toys!
• You can also prepare this cocktail in larger quantities by making a double or triple batch in a pitcher or punch bowl.
• Prepare and serve this drink on the rocks if you like, or if you don’t have a cocktail shaker. It will water it down slightly, but there’s plenty of sweetness and flavor so the difference shouldn’t be too major.
• Aside from the cherries and orange slices, garnish with these cute shark themed cocktail umbrellas or fun colored straws for an extra flair.

POPULAR VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

• Turn this into a shark bite slushie by combining the ingredients in a blender with ice cubes. Use more or less ice depending on how thick you like your blended frozen cocktails.
• Feel free to adjust the proportions of the ingredients depending on your taste.
• Malibu rum is a great option, but any coconut flavored rum or even a plain white rum works just fine.
• Instead of peach schnapps, add a splash of peach flavored vodka.
• Give your drink a fizzy lift with some flavored sparkling water. Any fruity flavor will work perfectly here!
• An alternate version of this drink is made by combining rum with blue curacao, sour mix or pineapple juice, and lime juice for an “ocean” base, then adding drops of grenadine or some kind of red syrup to mimic drops of “blood” in the water!

Add some pretty garnishes to top off this cocktail.

FAQs

Why is it called a shark bite cocktail?

This drink gets its name from the stunning red color, which could be compared to blood in the water after a shark attack. It sounds a bit grisly, but there’s no real danger here!

This shark attack cocktail only has a bite from the booze, and the rest is sweet fruity flavor!

Is Malibu the same as white rum?

Technically, there are some minor differences between them. White rum, also called silver rum or light rum, is just a simple rum that has little to no color and a somewhat subtle flavor profile.

Malibu rum combines white rum with coconut liqueur to give it an extra touch of tropical flavor!

SHARK BITE COCKTAIL RECIPE