What ingredients are in a Bahama Mama?

3 parts Rum, 1 part Dark Rum, 1 part Banana Liqueur, 1 part Grenadine, 2 parts Pineapple juice, 2 parts Orange juice, 1 part Sweet and Sour

What glass do you use for a Bahama Mama?

A Bahama Mama is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Bahama Mama?

A Bahama Mama has an estimated ABV of 12,76%.

How many calories are in a Bahama Mama?

A Bahama Mama contains approximately 531 calories per serving.

Bahama Mama

Copo Highball glass

Dificuldade Hard

Calorias ~531 kcal

ABV 12,76%

Ingredientes

Rum 3 parts
Dark Rum 1 part
Banana Liqueur 1 part
Grenadine 1 part
Pineapple juice 2 parts
Orange juice 2 parts
Sweet and Sour 1 part

Instruções

Add 2 parts club soda or more or less to taste. Mix it all together and pour over a bunch of ice. Drink with a straw.

Tropical Strong

O Bahama Mama é um coquetel tropical vibrante que combina rum branco e rum escuro com licor de banana, granadina, suco de abacaxi e suco de laranja, criando uma bebida em camadas com caráter caribenho e frutas em destaque. A 12,76% ABV, é um coquetel de festa bem equilibrado com a granadina e o licor de banana adicionando doçura e profundidade à base de abacaxi e laranja.

History & Origins

Bahama Mama is widely associated with Caribbean resort tourism and became a fixture of tropical bar culture, particularly in The Bahamas and at beach bars throughout the Caribbean and American South. Its origin is disputed, with various claims tracing it to Bahamian hotel bars of the mid-20th century, but no single definitive creator has been established. The recipe circulates in many variations, with rum as the consistent anchor ingredient.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Tropical pineapple and orange, with banana liqueur's ripe, sweet banana note and a faint rum warmth. Palate: Richly sweet and tropical; the combination of banana, pineapple, and orange juices creates a layered fruit sweetness balanced by the rum's warmth, while grenadine adds a berry-pomegranate depth. Finish: Sweet, tropical, and lingering.

tropical banana pineapple sweet rum-forward

Pro Tip

Pour the dark rum last, floating it gently over the top of the drink for a dramatic visual presentation and to deliver its full flavor on the first sip.

Técnicas Utilizadas

Shaking

Data verified Janeiro 2018

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