Add a few berries for an amazing daiquiri, or add the coveted combination of pineapple juice and coconut cream. If you need a quick cocktail with few ingredients, the rum works wonderfully when mixed with plain cola. The coconut on the nose is just as rich and delightful as the palate, only adding to the fun and nostalgic vibes. The coconut flavor is rich and intense and screams loud and proud with beachy, summertime vibes and a tropical aroma. Aged for two years in oak barrels, it’s then combined with sweet, smooth coconut liqueur for the unmistakable coconut flavor. Its light rum base is crafted from sweet Caribbean sugarcane and pure water. It’s what put Malibu on the map and it’s a classic go-to for pina coladas and many other tropical cocktails. Malibu Original is exactly that – the original coconut rum. Whether light or dark, heavy on the coconut, or incredibly subtle, the flavor and aroma automatically conjure up thoughts and memories of sunny beach days. The cheaper expression is perfect for a fun, easy cocktail while the more expensive aged version is your best bet for sipping.Īt the end of the day, coconut rum is a fun, nostalgic drink no matter how you slice it. For example, a light rum infused with coconut water may be chapter than a dark rum that uses real coconuts. One approach is not better than the other, but the differences are a factor in deciding which coconut rum to use. Others still use real coconuts during the process, offering a truly authentic experience. The notorious Malibu coconut rum combines a light rum with coconut liqueur, while others infuse the rum with coconut water. There are a few options when it comes to crafting coconut rum.

Much of the flavor will come down to how the rum is made. If you want a darker, aged rum with a more complex palate and perhaps some spice to go with the coconut, we’ve got you covered. If you want a sweet sipper with nothing but coconut on the palate, there’s something out there for you. The best coconut rum may be different for different people. Others are made to be more versatile or even enjoyed neat. It’s no surprise that coconut-flavored rum is so popular – people just love coconut! Some are designed specifically to go in a tropical mixed-drink, often with the legendary pina colada in mind. Coconut itself is a delightful fruit and rendered into drinks you just can’t go wrong. You don’t even have to smell or taste it to know that coconut rum is easily associated with beaches, summer, vacations, the ocean – anything sunny and tropical.

Coconut Water and Rum by Vivienna Khaan