Bahama Mama
Named, legend says, for a Prohibition-era Bahamian rum-running lady: white and dark rum bookending coffee liqueur and grenadine, all folded into a pineapple-orange storm — bold, yet deceptively easy to drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a Bahama Mama?
A Bahama Mama is made by shaken method in 5 step(s). 1) Add the white rum, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh orange juice and grenadine to a shaker. 2) Fill with ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds until the tin frosts over. 3) Pack a hurricane glass with crushed ice and double-strain the mix in. 4) Float the dark rum over the back of a bar spoon to form an amber top layer. 5) Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry; serve with a straw. Full recipe on MixMyth (mixmyth.com).
What ingredients are in a Bahama Mama?
A Bahama Mama needs 8 ingredient(s): White Rum 45ml, Dark Rum 15ml, Coffee Liqueur (Kahlúa) 15ml, Pineapple Juice 60ml, Fresh Orange Juice 30ml, Grenadine 10ml, Pineapple Wedge (Garnish) 1 piece, Maraschino Cherry (Garnish) 1.
What does a Bahama Mama taste like? How strong is it?
Flavor profile: Tropical, Fruity, Coffee, Sweet. Strength: <18% ABV.
What glass is a Bahama Mama served in?
A Bahama Mama is typically served in a hurricane glass, prepared by the shaken method.
Ingredients
- White Rum45ml
- Dark Rum15ml
- Coffee Liqueur (Kahlúa)15ml
- Pineapple Juice60ml
- Fresh Orange Juice30ml
- Grenadine10ml
- Pineapple Wedge (Garnish)1 piece
- Maraschino Cherry (Garnish)1
Steps
- Add the white rum, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, fresh orange juice and grenadine to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds until the tin frosts over.
- Pack a hurricane glass with crushed ice and double-strain the mix in.
- Float the dark rum over the back of a bar spoon to form an amber top layer.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry; serve with a straw.
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