When it comes to the perfect summer drink, some things are essential. It should be cool and refreshing to help beat the heat; it should look the part (hello fruit garnishes, swizzle sticks and mini umbrellas); and most importantly, it should have just the right amount of sweetness to give you that tropical touch.
Crafting the ultimate summer drink can be a challenge, but with the right ingredients and a little creativity, you can create a cocktail that transports your taste buds to the Caribbean with just one sip.
While there are many different ingredients to choose from, no drink delivers a vacation vibe like Malibu. Its coconut flavour and sweet finish make it the ultimate spirit for any tropical cocktail. Plus, it's versatile enough to create everything from the classic piña colada to a sophisticated rosé spritz.
If you're ready to get into a beachy zone, you can tap into some island energy with these seven tried-and-true Malibu cocktails.
Malibu Soda Water
Difficulty Level: Easy
Sink into the tropical vibes with this cocktail that lets nothing get in the way of that sweet coconut flavour. This cocktail is made with Malibu Original, soda water and a slice of lime for a refreshing and balanced drink.
All you have to do is pour everything into a glass with ice and enjoy. Its light flavours are well suited to a sunny afternoon with your pals or a fun at-home date night with your S/O.
Mojito
Difficulty Level: Medium
This classic highball originates from Cuba and combines rum, soda water, lime juice and mint for the perfect mix of sweet, citrus and botanicals to achieve those tropical vacation vibes.
Muddle together the mint leaves and lime juice (if you don't have a muddler, you can use a wooden spoon or a rolling pin), pour in your Malibu Original and top it off with soda water.
Ideally, this cocktail is sipped while you relax in your yard, catching a few rays (don't forget your SPF). Bonus points if you're lounging in a hammock.
Piña Colada
Difficulty Level: Easy
If you like piña coladas, then try making this super-popular cocktail at home. Refreshing, sweet and creamy, it's a decadent choice for the summer months.
You just need Malibu Original, pineapple juice and coconut cream to whip up this tropical vacay favourite. It's easy to make: just shake the ingredients together with some ice until frosty, then pour them out into your kitschiest glasses and top with your fave garnishes.
Serve these up at your next backyard shindig to impress (and cool off) your friends.
Rosé Spritz
Difficulty Level: Easy
If you're looking for a cocktail to sip on at your next night in with your BFF, you could make a batch of rosé spritz. This pretty and refreshing drink is easy to make so that you can get straight back to entertaining your pals.
All it takes to create this tasty beverage is combining Malibu Original, sparkling rosé and fresh mashed strawberries in a glass with some ice. Garnish it with more strawberries and some mint leaves, and it'll be ready for the 'gram!
Bay Breeze
Difficulty Level: Easy
Impress your friends (and yourself) with this drink that might look difficult to make, but actually isn't. All you need to do to prepare this sunset-inspired cocktail is pour cranberry juice, pineapple juice and Malibu Original into a glass, add slices of your fave fruit to garnish and voilà! You've got a bay breeze in under a minute.
Since these look like the sunset, why not enjoy one on your balcony or in your backyard as you watch the sun go down?
Rum Paloma
Difficulty Level: Easy
Already a summer favourite, the paloma cocktail is typically made with tequila. This recipe takes it to a whole other level by making the switch to Malibu rum for a smooth tropical touch.
To make it, add Malibu Original, fresh lime juice and grapefruit juice to a glass rimmed with salt and top it all off with soda water. Enjoy this delicious and fruity drink while taking in views of the beach or a lake, if you can.
Coconut Frozé
Difficulty Level: Medium
The ultimate drink for creating garden party vibes, the Coconut Frozé is a delicious frosty cocktail made with sparkling rosé, lemon juice, simple syrup, Malibu Original and topped with peach wedges.
To make this drink, add all the ingredients to a blender with some crushed ice and mix it up to create that classic frappé texture. Pour your Coconut Frozé into a wine glass with a reusable straw, and serve it with elevated nibbles like a decadent charcuterie plate and fresh tropical fruit.
There are worse ways to spend the rest of your summer than testing out these seven tropical creations, and you can help stretch out those vacation vibes by adding Malibu to your collection.
Whether you choose to make a classic piña colada or you find your new go-to in the Coconut Frozé, the coconut flavours of Malibu rum might just help you feel like you've escaped to the Caribbean instead — even if just for a moment.
For more tasty rum cocktail recipes, check out Malibu's website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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