Ingredients
Ingredients
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1 oz Malibu coconut rum
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1 oz grenadine (for the red layer)
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1 oz orange juice (for the orange layer)
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1 oz pineapple juice (for the yellow layer)
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1 oz blue curaçao (for the blue layer)
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1 oz coconut cream (for the white layer)
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Ice cubes
Garnish (optional)
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Pineapple slice
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Orange wedge
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Maraschino cherry
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Fresh mint
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Paper umbrella
Instructions
Step 1: Fill the glass with ice
Use a tall clear glass like a hurricane or highball to show off the rainbow effect. Fill it with ice all the way to the top.
Step 2: Add grenadine
Pour 1 oz of grenadine directly into the bottom of the glass. Its density makes it settle quickly as the base red layer.
Step 3: Layer orange juice
Using the back of a spoon or pouring slowly down the side of the glass, gently add 1 oz of orange juice over the grenadine. It should float above the red layer.
Step 4: Add pineapple juice
Repeat the layering method with 1 oz of pineapple juice. Pour slowly for clean separation to create the yellow layer.
Step 5: Add blue curaçao and Malibu
In a shaker, combine 1 oz Malibu rum and 1 oz blue curaçao with a small amount of ice. Shake briefly to chill. Gently layer this mixture above the juices—it may settle in between depending on density but will give that striking teal-blue layer.
Step 6: Top with coconut cream
Gently pour 1 oz of coconut cream on top for a creamy white cap. For smoother flow, slightly warm or shake the cream with a bit of water first.
Step 7: Garnish and serve
Top with a pineapple wedge, orange slice, cherry, and a sprig of mint or umbrella. Serve with a straw and enjoy the tropical rainbow.
Notes
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Layering works best when each ingredient has a different density—grenadine is heaviest, cream is lightest
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Use the back of a spoon or a slow pour spout for the best results
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Coconut cream should be pourable—not too thick—or it won’t layer properly
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Adjust the color contrast by using less or more of each juice depending on how bold you want each layer
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Chill all liquids before layering for crisper, longer-lasting colors
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 0g