Bahama Mama (Bahamian)

Bahamian bartender Oswald "Slade" Greenslade asserts he invented the cocktail in the 1950s while working at the Nassau Beach Hotel, according to his self-published book One More Cocktail, and named it after a local Calypso singer. The Bahama mama is a fruity rum drink that's perfect for any summer occasion. A delicious mix of tropical flavours which is so popular that it has been remade numerous times over the years. It's easy to make at home and one taste will instantly transport you to a faraway beach. It's likely that the drink you order at a local bar will be completely different than the one you'd get on a Caribbean vacation. Despite the variations, you should expect two types of rum and a good dose of pineapple; most also include a little coconut and coffee. While those are the keys to the Bahama mama, various ingredients, including orange juice and grenadine, are often added. This recipe is among the most original versions. It combines aged and high-proof rums with coffee and coconut liqueurs. Not too sweet, it is a well-balanced mix and a wonderful fruity cocktail.

½ oz dark rum
¼ oz 151-proof rum
½ oz coconut liqueur​
¼ oz coffee liqueur
4 oz pineapple juice
½ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Garnish:
strawberry or cherry

In a cocktail shaker, pour the rums, coconut and coffee liqueurs, and pineapple and lemon juices. Fill with ice. Shake well.

Strain into a Collins or hurricane glass filled with cracked ice.

Garnish with a strawberry or cherry.

Makes 1 cocktail.