Malibu Sunset

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If you’re dreaming of beachy vibes, warm sunshine, and something fruity in your glass, this Malibu Sunset cocktail is exactly what you need.

With its gorgeous layered colors and tropical flavors, this drink tastes like a mini vacation in a glass. It’s sweet, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make- perfect for Summer parties, pool days, or a relaxing evening on the porch.

Why You’ll Love This Malibu Sunset

• Tropical flavor from the pineapple and coconut rum
• Beautiful layered “sunset” look thanks to grenadine.
• Ready in just 5 minutes.
• Perfect single-serve cocktail (easy to scale for a crowd!)

Ingredients

• 3 ounces pineapple juice
• 2 ounces Malibu rum
• 1 ounce orange juice
• Splash of grenadine
• Ice
• Fresh orange slices, pineapple wedges, or maraschino cherries for garnish

How to Make a Malibu Sunset

This cocktail comes together in just a few simple steps:

Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Step 2: Add pineapple juice, orange juice, and Malibu rum.

Step 3: Shake well, until chilled.

Step 4: Pour into a glass filled with fresh ice

Step 5: Slowly pour a splash of grenadine into the drink.

Step 6: Garnish with fresh fruit or a cherry.

Tip: Pour the grenadine slowly- it will sink and create that signature sunset effect!

What does a Malibu Sunset taste like?

This drink is sweet, fruity, and lightly citrusy with a smooth coconut finish from the Malibu rum.

• Pineapple juice – bright and tropical
• Orange juice – adds citrus balance
• Grenadine – a hint of sweetness + gorgeous color
• Malibu rum – smooth coconut flavor

It’s basically sunshine in a glass!

Tips for the perfect layered look

• Pour grenadine last and slowly
• Use a spoon or pour along the side of the glass
• Don’t stir the drink after adding grenadine if you want to preserve the layered effect.

Variations to Try

Want to mix it up? Here are a few fun ideas:

• Extra sweet- add more grenadine
• Citrus boost- use fresh squeezed orange or pineapple juices
• Frozen version- blend with ice for a slushy drink
• Party pitcher- multiply ingredients and serve in a large pitcher (add grenadine to each glass individually)

More Summer Drinks

Blackberry Margarita

Green Hawaiian Cocktail

Mermaid Water Cocktail

Shaken Pina Colada

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