The Bahama Mama is one of those classic tropical cocktails that leans fully into sunshine and escapism. Thought to have roots in the Caribbean, it blends rum, fruit juices, and a touch of sweetness into something that feels instantly like a holiday.
There are many versions, but most stay true to that mix of rum, citrus, and tropical flavours. It is a drink that is more about mood than precision, meant to be easy and generous. It is also one of those cocktails that tends to arrive with a sense of occasion.
Why Lush Life Loves It
This is the kind of drink I order when I have already decided I am not going to be sensible. It is fun, a little over the top, and exactly what you want when you are fully in holiday mode.
Here is the recipe
Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama is a tropical cocktail with dark rum, coconut rum, pineapple juice, coffee liqueur, and lemon juice, creating a vibrant, refreshing island escape!
Ingredients
- 1 ounce dark overproof rum
- 1 ounce coconut rum
- 2½ ounces fresh pineapple juice
- ½ ounce coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa or Tia Maria)
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- Garnish: brandied cherry & pineapple wedge
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker
- Add ice
- Shake until well-blended and chilled
- Strain into a highball or hurricane glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cherry and fresh pineapple
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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