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Malibu Sunset Cocktail

Malibu Sunset Cocktail Recipe


  • Author: Ethan

Description

A Malibu Sunset Cocktail is the ultimate summer sipper—tropical, sweet, and beautifully layered to look like a beachside sunset! With coconut rum, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine, it’s the perfect drink for warm-weather gatherings, date nights, or anytime you need a vacation in a glass. Easy to make, visually stunning, and totally customizable. Try it today and wow your guests!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 cl (1.7 oz) Malibu Coconut Rum

  • 2 cl (0.7 oz) Grenadine syrup

  • 1012 cl (3.5–4 oz) Fresh orange juice

  • Crushed ice (enough to fill a tall glass)

  • Optional garnish: orange slice, maraschino cherry, raspberries, or cocktail umbrella


Instructions

  • Fill a tall glass (like a highball or hurricane glass) to the top with crushed ice.

  • Pour in the Malibu Coconut Rum.

  • Top with orange juice, leaving about 1–2 cm of space at the top.

  • Slowly pour the grenadine over the back of a spoon or down the inside of the glass to create the layered “sunset” effect.

  • Garnish with an orange slice, cherry, or raspberries—and add a cocktail umbrella if you’re feeling festive.

 

  • Serve immediately without stirring to preserve the layers. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Want it sweeter? Add a splash of pineapple juice with the orange juice.

  • No crushed ice? Regular cubes work too, though crushed looks best for layering.

  • Make it alcohol-free by swapping the rum with coconut water, soda, or coconut syrup.

  • For parties, batch the rum and juice ahead, and layer grenadine per glass before serving.

 

  • Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor—store-bought works in a pinch, but fresh is next-level.