Jump to Recipe The incredibly tasty Malibu Sunset cocktail layers just 3 ingredients to make a flavorful and impressive beach-inspired drink everyone loves! Layers of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and grenadine syrup combine to make this popular cocktail! This is another great, tasty, Malibu rum cocktail that everyone loves! The perfect balance of fruity sweetness with coconut rum in one amazing cocktail! I love a great Malibu rum cocktail and this tasty Malibu sunset never disappoints! Truly a crowd-pleasing drink that’s perfect for any occasion, and any day of the year! It’s just one of those fun and easy-to-make cocktail recipes! Plus, any tropical drink, like this Malibu sunset, is especially fun to enjoy (for me) when it’s so darn cold outside!
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I recently have been adding some of my fave beach-inspired cocktails on the website, like my Malibu Pina Colada, or my Frozen Blue Hawaiian. Both of these fabulously tasty drinks feature one of my favorite alcohols - Malibu rum! 🍹 Ingredients With only 3 ingredients (except ice & garnish) you should be able to easily find these at any liquor store! Ice2 ounces Malibu Coconut Rum - Any coconut flavored light rum will work but hey, Malibu is the best!4 ounces Pineapple Juice - I will typically use the little dole pineapple juice cans and have those on hand for cocktail nights.1 ounce Grenadine SyrupOptional Garnish - Maraschino cherries and/or pineapple chunks. Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🍸 Instructions A super easy drink to make that turns out to be really pretty too! Be sure to pour your grenadine carefully to keep the layers looking crisp! Fill. Add ice to a glass.Pour. Add the 2 ounces of Malibu rum and 4 ounces of pineapple juice over the ice.Layer. Tilt the glass, and very slowly drizzle 1 ounce of grenadine syrup down the inside of the glass. (You want to pour slowly down the side so the grenadine does not muddle the color.)Garnish. Serve your Malibu sunset with maraschino cherries and/or pineapple chunks or wedges and enjoy! 🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations The Malibu Sunset is a variation of the Malibu Sunrise, both are very enjoyable!Don’t stir or shake the cocktail. Just a simple pour technique is all that is needed.Place your Malibu rum in the freezer or refrigerator to chill before using.
🍲 Foods To Serve With Coconut Shrimp Chipotle Dry Rubbed Chicken WingsTortilla Chips with my Salsa Verde and Guac!Cajun Fries
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Malibu Sunset
The incredibly tasty Malibu Sunset cocktail layers just 3 ingredients to make a flavorful and impressive beach-inspired drink everyone loves! Layers of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and grenadine syrup combine to make this popular cocktail!
Author | Angela
Servings: 1 cocktail Calories: 263kcal Prep 3 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 3 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ice▢ 2 oz Malibu rum▢ 4 oz pineapple juice▢ 1 oz grenadine syrup▢ maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
InstructionsAdd ice to a glass.icePour the Malibu rum over the ice.2 oz Malibu rumNext, slowly pour in the pineapple juice.4 oz pineapple juiceTilt the glass, and very slowly drizzle the grenadine syrup down the side of the glass.1 oz grenadine syrupGarnish with maraschino cherries, serve, and enjoy!maraschino cherries NutritionCalories: 263kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 196mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 116IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 34mg (41%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Malibu Sunset, Rum cocktails Course Cocktails, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
The incredibly tasty Malibu Sunset cocktail layers just 3 ingredients to make a flavorful and impressive beach-inspired drink everyone loves! Layers of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and grenadine syrup combine to make this popular cocktail!
The perfect balance of fruity sweetness with coconut rum in one amazing cocktail!
I love a great Malibu rum cocktail and this tasty Malibu sunset never disappoints! Truly a crowd-pleasing drink that’s perfect for any occasion, and any day of the year!
It’s just one of those fun and easy-to-make cocktail recipes! Plus, any tropical drink, like this Malibu sunset, is especially fun to enjoy (for me) when it’s so darn cold outside!
I recently have been adding some of my fave beach-inspired cocktails on the website, like my Malibu Pina Colada, or my Frozen Blue Hawaiian. Both of these fabulously tasty drinks feature one of my favorite alcohols - Malibu rum!
🍹 Ingredients
With only 3 ingredients (except ice & garnish) you should be able to easily find these at any liquor store!
- Ice2 ounces Malibu Coconut Rum - Any coconut flavored light rum will work but hey, Malibu is the best!4 ounces Pineapple Juice - I will typically use the little dole pineapple juice cans and have those on hand for cocktail nights.1 ounce Grenadine SyrupOptional Garnish - Maraschino cherries and/or pineapple chunks.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🍸 Instructions
A super easy drink to make that turns out to be really pretty too! Be sure to pour your grenadine carefully to keep the layers looking crisp!
- Fill. Add ice to a glass.Pour. Add the 2 ounces of Malibu rum and 4 ounces of pineapple juice over the ice.Layer. Tilt the glass, and very slowly drizzle 1 ounce of grenadine syrup down the inside of the glass. (You want to pour slowly down the side so the grenadine does not muddle the color.)Garnish. Serve your Malibu sunset with maraschino cherries and/or pineapple chunks or wedges and enjoy!
🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
- The Malibu Sunset is a variation of the Malibu Sunrise, both are very enjoyable!Don’t stir or shake the cocktail. Just a simple pour technique is all that is needed.Place your Malibu rum in the freezer or refrigerator to chill before using.
🍲 Foods To Serve With
- Coconut Shrimp Chipotle Dry Rubbed Chicken WingsTortilla Chips with my Salsa Verde and Guac!Cajun Fries
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 28 reviews
Malibu Sunset
The incredibly tasty Malibu Sunset cocktail layers just 3 ingredients to make a flavorful and impressive beach-inspired drink everyone loves! Layers of pineapple juice, coconut rum, and grenadine syrup combine to make this popular cocktail!
Author | Angela
Servings: 1 cocktail Calories: 263kcal Prep 3 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 3 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ice▢ 2 oz Malibu rum▢ 4 oz pineapple juice▢ 1 oz grenadine syrup▢ maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
InstructionsAdd ice to a glass.icePour the Malibu rum over the ice.2 oz Malibu rumNext, slowly pour in the pineapple juice.4 oz pineapple juiceTilt the glass, and very slowly drizzle the grenadine syrup down the side of the glass.1 oz grenadine syrupGarnish with maraschino cherries, serve, and enjoy!maraschino cherries NutritionCalories: 263kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 196mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 116IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 34mg (41%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Malibu Sunset, Rum cocktails Course Cocktails, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine American
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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5 from 28 reviews
Malibu Sunset
Author | Angela
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 263kcal
Prep 3 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ice▢ 2 oz Malibu rum▢ 4 oz pineapple juice▢ 1 oz grenadine syrup▢ maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
InstructionsAdd ice to a glass.icePour the Malibu rum over the ice.2 oz Malibu rumNext, slowly pour in the pineapple juice.4 oz pineapple juiceTilt the glass, and very slowly drizzle the grenadine syrup down the side of the glass.1 oz grenadine syrupGarnish with maraschino cherries, serve, and enjoy!maraschino cherries
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 32g (11%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 196mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 116IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 34mg (41%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Cocktails, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine American
US CustomaryMetric