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Shaken · 1 serving

Bahama Mama

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by dark rum, with white rum and coffee liqueur.

Short answer

Bahama Mama is a shaken cocktail made with dark rum, white rum, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and grenadine. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassHurricane
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bahama Mama ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bahama Mama ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Dark Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
White Rum30 ml3 cl1 oz4 parts
Coffee Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Pineapple Juice60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Lemon Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz2 parts
Grenadine7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part

Garnish: Pineapple and cherry

Method

How to make Bahama Mama

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled hurricane glass and prepare pineapple and cherry.

  2. 02

    Measure 30 ml dark rum, 30 ml white rum, 15 ml coffee liqueur, 60 ml pineapple juice, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 7.5 ml grenadine into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds full with large, fresh ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled hurricane glass.

  6. 06

    Add pineapple and cherry neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Bahama Mama taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bahama Mama questions

What is in a Bahama Mama?

Kokto’s build uses dark rum, white rum, coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and grenadine.

How long does a Bahama Mama take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bahama Mama prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a hurricane. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bahama Mama alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.bahama-mama · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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