The delicious and refreshing Malibu Sunset cocktail mixed drink. If you are looking for an easy to make cocktail recipe, look no further.
The lovely Malibu Sunset is a coconut rum drink with a beautiful blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and sweet grenadine.
Our Texas readers call this mixed drink a “Panty Dropper”. Some claim this perky beauty is a “Malibu Barbie”. No matter the name, this is a popular party drink you will love!
To Make Layers:
Layered cocktails like this one look amazing and impressive but require very little skill.
The Malibu Cocktail is easy to make into layers as we have pictured. The video shows you how.
Learn the simple trick of layering the ingredients and your friends will all be asking how you did it. Fun, easy and perfect party eye candy.
More Layered Cocktails:
I love the colors and the taste of the layered Malibu drink recipe. And it won’t break the budget. Need a large party drink choice? This one has wide appeal.
This easy to make, lovely party drink offers a beautiful blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and sweet grenadine.
The Malibu mixed drink is perfect for a little kick back and cool down time. Hot and humid summer days call for cool relaxing refreshment.
Malibu sunset drink has earned its place as one of our favorite summer cocktails.
Picture me basking in my sunny hammock with this easy mixed drink in my hand. I hold that vision in my head all year. I hate winter.
Drink it alone, with your chill mate, or make it for a large group event. Sweet cocktails are popular cocktail recipes. And this Malibu drink recipe is one of the best in my opinion.
Visit our Cocktail Section to see all of our Cocktail Drinks.
Malibu Sunset Cocktail fits in just about anywhere. Weddings, summer parties, beach parties.
But if you’re looking for easy cocktails on a budget any of these rum cocktails are on the list of ‘The Best Mixed Drinks’ .
More Malibu Rum Classic Cocktails:
The Malibu Sunset Cocktail:
This gorgeous drink definitely say Caribbean sunset to me. Let’s all go lay in our hammocks with a Caribbean rum Malibu Sunset. And dream of Jamaican beaches!
If you are lucky enough to be on the beach…(envy sigh here). Think of me. 🙂
Notes for the Malibu Sunset Recipe:
The Ingredients:
- Malibu rum with coconut liqueur.
- Fresh pineapple juice
- sweet grenadine simple syrup
- ice
The Process:
This cocktail does not require a blender or cocktail shaker. Just add ice to your glass and pour. This makes the Malibu Sunset mixed drink ideal for large party events and even outdoor venues.
This drink as a Malibu Sunset Mocktail:
If you have guests that don’t drink alcohol make this fruity alcoholic drink into a mocktail in one easy step.
- Eliminate the rum
- Replace the coconut rum with coconut water.
- You can still make the sunset layer as directed in the video.
This drink with Malibu coconut rum is a REALLY popular beach party drink. It looks great at a wedding reception or shower…Pretty much anytime you wish to upscale an event this is a good candidate.
This Malibu rum recipe adds a colorful tropical vibe to your party.
Sweet alcoholic drinks like this one are VERY easy to drink WAY too fast. So be careful. This one can sneak up on you. Enjoy and Drink responsibly. 🙂
Here is Your printable Recipe Card:
MALIBU SUNSET COCKTAIL
Delicious and refreshing Malibu Sunset Cocktail. This easy to make, lovely drink offers a beautiful blend of coconut rum, pineapple, and sweet grenadine. Our Texas readers call it a "Panty Dropper". Some claim this perky beauty is a "Malibu Barbie". No matter the name, this is a popular party drink you will love!
Ingredients
Instructions
- To make this yummy drink, simply put 3-4 ice cubes in the bottom of a glass.
- Pour the pineapple juice and the rum over the ice.
- Next, pour the grenadine slowly down one side of the glass (pouring too fast will mix the grenadine in and you won't get the cool color separation)
- I stuck 2 cherries and a pineapple chunk on a toothpick for a garnish.
- Enjoy your drinks immediately.
- Please remember to drink responsibly and kick back and relax!
Notes
Garnish Suggestions:
2 maraschino cherries with a pineapple chunk on a toothpick in the glass
Mocktail Instructions:
- Eliminate the rum
- Replace the coconut rum with coconut water.
- You can still make the sunset layered as directed.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 243Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 11mgCarbohydrates 46gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 36gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 0g
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Preety
My husband was so impressed. This drink is dangerously delicious. Thank you so much for sharing.
Kayti Lavergne
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
Ashley
Great drink! Good combination of flavors. Can barley taste any liquor in it. I decided to use parrot bay coconut rum the second time, its a bit cheaper and quite bit stronger with the same flavors and got the same result and the drink still had a subtle taste of alcohol.
Kayti Lavergne
Oh yum! I haven’t tried parrot bay before! Thanks for the suggestion, I’m so glad you enjoyed the drink! 🙂
Jane
How much rum?
Diane
Hi Jane, You will need 1/4 Cup. Thank you for asking. We recently updated the recipe card and it did not properly import. Have a great day!
Lori Butts
I want to make this for about 20 people. How much of each ingredient do I use.
Kayti Lavergne
Well I’ve never made if for a large group of people before, but I would use 2 bottles of pineapple juice, 1 bottle of rum, and 1/2 bottle of grenadine to make it. If you are making it in a large punch bowl, that ratio should work. Just taste test as you go to make sure it isn’t too strong or sweet! Have fun!
Lori
This has been a favorite drink of mine for years. While visiting Belize, our tour guide talked about this drink, which was a regular for me, but he called it the “panty ripper”.
My husband thought he’d be smart and order it by that nakpme back home and of course the bartender thought he was nuts.
I find it refreshing anytime of year.
Diane
Haha Lori, That’s a good story. I can so picture sipping this drink in Belize. Wonderful setting!
Susie
You’re NOT gonna believe this story: I’m working today at the liquor store and this lady, Shelly, came in for a Malibu recipe. So, I googled it and she picked this one.
I was like OMG! That’s my sister’s site!
Shelley – jsjoneshorses@yahoo.com
Diane
Awesome Susie! That’s so fun! This is a scrumptious drink. Well loved by many!
Heather
These are my absolute favorite drink!! My sister-in-law is a bartender and for as long as I can remember she has always called them a “Malibu Barbie”
Kayti Lavergne
Thank you for your comment Heather! I love that name! “Malibu Barbie” It’s so cute! 🙂
Melissa
LOVE THESE! They ARE called Panty Droppers here in Texas. Thanks for posting… luv your page. — Houston
Kayti Lavergne
Thank you Melissa!
Tamra
This is my FAVORITE drink. I learned how to make it years ago in Lubbock, TX. Down there, it’s called (excuse the name) a “Panty Dropper”. Delicious!
homemadefoodjunkie
HaHA! Sounds like they have fun with this drink in Tx! We Love this pretty party drink. Enjoy!
Renee
I rarely drink “drinks” but this looks so good and refreshing.
Kayti Lavergne
Thank you Renee! They are very refreshing 🙂
Amber | Caleigh's Kitchen
Yes Please! These sound wonderful!
homemadefoodjunkie
Thanks for the visit Amber. Enjoy!
pam
Hi, I found you on the Try a Bite linkup! I would love it if you would link this up to Tipsy Tuesday at Grey is the New Black!
Kayti Lavergne
That sounds great! Thank you Pam!
DaLynn
Hmm… I’ll have to think about this one. I had a bad run-in with coconut rum (YEARS ago..) and I’m not sure I’m over it. LOL Great post, thanks for sharing!
Kayti Lavergne
I hope you give it a try! It’s pretty yummy!!