If cold winter weather's got you down, bring the tropics to your home with this refreshingly easy Malibu Rum punch recipe.
Packed with the flavors of the Caribbean, like pineapple, mango, and coconut, this cocktail will have you living the tropical dream right in your own home.
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Why This Recipe Works
You'll love this recipe because it is so versatile and easy to make your own.
Love pineapple but hate orange? Eliminate the orange juice and double up on the pineapple juice. Don't really love coconut? Swap out the Malibu Rum for the rum, vodka, or tequila of your choice. Need a non-alcoholic beverage option for your guests? Exchange the rum for a couple of ounces of coconut water.
Ingredients
Malibu Rum:
This rum punch recipe calls for Malibu Rum which is a brand of Caribbean rum that has a coconut flavor. However, you can use any type of rum that you like for this recipe, including rum that has pineapple or mango flavors. You can even use vodka or tequila for this recipe as well.
Juice:
Use any juices that have tropical flavors for this rum punch recipe. Create a delightful blend using juices such as pineapple juice, orange juice, or passion fruit juice for this tropical cocktail.
Soda:
When making this Malibu Rum punch recipe, you can add Sprite, 7up, or ginger ale for some added sweetness. However, if you simply want to add some bubbles without the extra sugar, you can add a splash of tonic or soda water for a more refreshing cocktail.
Garnish:
Finish your Malibu Rum punch off with some tasty garnish like orange, lime, or pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, or some fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, or basil.
Tips
- To make a party-sized punch bowl of this Malibu Rum punch cocktail, simply add 24 ounces of Malibu Rum and 6 ounces of the remaining ingredients to a punch bowl with pineapple and lime slices. Keep a bowl of ice cubes separate so that they don't melt in the punch bowl, and water down your Malibu Rum punch.
What to Serve With Malibu Rum Punch
If you are hosting an event and serving this delicious Malibu Rum Punch to your guests, you'll want to make sure that they have something hearty in their stomachs.
Appetizers like nachos, fried cheese curds, and avocado fries are party-friendly fan favs that are easy to make.
To keep things feeling a little more tropical, serve your guests some pineapple chicken served on a bed of mango sticky rice with a side of edamame.
FAQs
Does Malibu Rum punch have to be refrigerated?
Since some of the ingredients are perishable, it is best to keep your Malibu Rum punch stored in the fridge. It tastes better when served cold, anyway. However, if you are making a bowl of punch, it is absolutely safe to leave it out at room temperature for the duration of your event.
What can I use in place of Malibu Rum?
If you don't have any Malibu Rum handy, you can use any kind of rum that you do have handy. Even vodka or tequila would work well in this cocktail. For that added coconutty flavor, just add a teaspoon of coconut extract to your cocktail shaker.
Can I make my own coconut rum?
Add coconut flavor to your favorite brand of plain rum by making it yourself at home. Simply add some chunks of fresh coconut meat to a jar of plain rum. Give it a good shake and leave it in the fridge for 2 weeks until the rum is infused with coconut flavors. Then you can create your very own coconut rum punch recipe.
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Malibu Rum Punch
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Malibu Rum
- ½ ounce orange juice
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce mango juice
- ½ ounce cranberry juice
- ½ ounce ginger ale to taste
- ½ cup ice
Optional
- orange slice, maraschino cherries, pineapple slice, or fresh mint as garnish.
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, then pour over ice.
- Add garnish, and enjoy!
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Notes
- To make a party-sized punch bowl of this Malibu Rum punch cocktail, simply add 24 ounces of Malibu Rum and 6 ounces of the remaining ingredients to a punch bowl with pineapple and lime slices. Keep a bowl of ice cubes separate so that they don't melt in the punch bowl, and water down your Malibu Rum punch.