Bahama Mama
Two rums with coffee liqueur, pineapple and orange. A sweet resort classic.
Shaken · Tiki mug · Advanced · about 3 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Dark rum
- 15 ml White rum
- 15 ml Coffee liqueur
- 60 ml Pineapple juice
- 30 ml Orange juice
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml Grenadine
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
Method
- Pour 30 ml dark rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml white rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml coffee liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 60 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 5 ml grenadine into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama is a tropical rum punch served at beach bars across the Caribbean. Its exact origin is unknown.
The tiki family. Tiki began in 1933–34, when Ernest Gantt, later known as Donn Beach, opened Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. He mixed several rums with fresh juices, syrups and spices into exotic drinks, and Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron followed in Oakland. Tiki boomed in the 1950s and 1960s, faded, and was revived by bartenders from the 2000s.
Bahama Mama FAQ
What's in a Bahama Mama?
30 ml dark rum, 15 ml white rum, 15 ml coffee liqueur, 60 ml pineapple juice, 30 ml orange juice, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, 5 ml grenadine, garnished with pineapple wedge.
How strong is a Bahama Mama?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Bahama Mama?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Bahama Mama in?
A tiki mug, about 450 ml. Serve it over ice. No tiki mug? Use any tall glass.
