How to Make a Bahama Mama
Fill a tall glass with ice., Pour in the rums., Add an ounce of flavored liquor., Add your fruit juices and grenadine., Place a metal cocktail shaker over the rim of your glass., Shake well., Pour the drink directly into a glass.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Fill a tall glass with ice.
Usually large cocktail glasses, like a hurricane glasses or a goblets, are used for Bahama Mamas.
You can also fill a cocktail shaker and pour into a glass later, but by pouring your ingredients directly in the glass you can be sure you have the right amount to fill the cup. -
Step 2: Pour in the rums.
To keep track, bartenders use a "count system." 1/2 ounce equals a "two count" (start pouring, count "1,2," and then stop).
The slower your count, the stronger the drink.
You can also use a shot glass for measurements
-- 1 shot equals
1.5 ounces.
Feel free to mix and match different rums (light, dark, coconut, 151 proof, etc.)-- you want a total of 1-1.5 ounces of rum total. , Most bartenders use banana liquor, but some use cherry or coffee as well.
To measure an ounce, use a 4 count ("1,2,3,4," then stop pouring). , Pineapple is used in almost every Bahama recipe, and orange juice is common as well.
Fruit juices are generally a 4 count, but some bartenders just add them to the top of the glass after the alcohol is poured.
Bahama Mamas are usually contain 1 part rum, 2-3 parts juice and liquor.
That means you usually have two or three times as much juice as rum. , Make sure to place it firmly so that it makes a seal.
Ignore this step if you have been mixing the ingredients directly in your shaker. , You do not need to mix for very long
-- a quick 2-3 second shake should be enough. , Garnish the top with a cherry, strawberry, and/or a slice of orange and enjoy! When possible, always add a paper umbrella on top.
This is crucial. -
Step 3: Add an ounce of flavored liquor.
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Step 4: Add your fruit juices and grenadine.
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Step 5: Place a metal cocktail shaker over the rim of your glass.
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Step 6: Shake well.
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Step 7: Pour the drink directly into a glass.
Detailed Guide
Usually large cocktail glasses, like a hurricane glasses or a goblets, are used for Bahama Mamas.
You can also fill a cocktail shaker and pour into a glass later, but by pouring your ingredients directly in the glass you can be sure you have the right amount to fill the cup.
To keep track, bartenders use a "count system." 1/2 ounce equals a "two count" (start pouring, count "1,2," and then stop).
The slower your count, the stronger the drink.
You can also use a shot glass for measurements
-- 1 shot equals
1.5 ounces.
Feel free to mix and match different rums (light, dark, coconut, 151 proof, etc.)-- you want a total of 1-1.5 ounces of rum total. , Most bartenders use banana liquor, but some use cherry or coffee as well.
To measure an ounce, use a 4 count ("1,2,3,4," then stop pouring). , Pineapple is used in almost every Bahama recipe, and orange juice is common as well.
Fruit juices are generally a 4 count, but some bartenders just add them to the top of the glass after the alcohol is poured.
Bahama Mamas are usually contain 1 part rum, 2-3 parts juice and liquor.
That means you usually have two or three times as much juice as rum. , Make sure to place it firmly so that it makes a seal.
Ignore this step if you have been mixing the ingredients directly in your shaker. , You do not need to mix for very long
-- a quick 2-3 second shake should be enough. , Garnish the top with a cherry, strawberry, and/or a slice of orange and enjoy! When possible, always add a paper umbrella on top.
This is crucial.
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