(L-R) White rum, coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, grenadine. Serve over ice.
Winter break is over, but you can still escape to a more tropical mindset by indulging in a Bahama Mama. This drink combines different flavors of rum, fruit juices and syrup on the rocks, culminating in a blend that is both tangy and sweet.
The coconut rum adds an almost creamy undertone, although the mixture itself is quite fluid. The pineapple and orange flavors are evident, and it becomes difficult to taste anything more than a trace of alcohol. Be sure you take this into consideration when mixing your own, unless your goal is to be one-and-done.
Ingredients:
½ oz. white rum
½ oz. dark rum
½ oz. coconut rum
½ oz. grenadine syrup (for color)
1 oz. orange juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 cup crushed ice
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until the drink has a slushy consistency.
3. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy.
A version of this article appeared in the Jan 18 issue of the Collegiate Times.
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