Quench your thirst with our list of easy 2 ingredient coconut rum drinks. Simple and delicious combinations for a tropical twist in every sip. Explore 100 easy coconut rum drinks made with just 2 ingredients each. Simple sipping, amazing flavors. Get ready for deliciousness!
2-Ingredient Rum Drinks
When it comes to simplicity in cocktails, nothing beats the ease of a 2-ingredient drink. And with the versatility of coconut rum as the base, the possibilities are endless. Create amazing-tasting drinks using just two ingredients – coconut rum and a mixer. Whether it’s pairing coconut rum with soda, juice, flavored water, tea, or lemonade, you’ll be amazed at how these simple combinations can result in delightful and refreshing concoctions that capture the essence of summer in every sip. Cheers to the magic of 2-ingredient coconut rum cocktails that bring joy to your glass with minimal effort!
What is Coconut Rum?
Coconut rum, often referred to as “Malibu rum,” is a popular tropical-flavored distilled spirit. It’s made by infusing white or light rum with the natural flavor of coconut, creating a sweet and aromatic profile. Malibu coconut rum, in particular, is a well-known brand of coconut rum that’s widely recognized for its smooth and coconut-infused taste. This type of rum is a versatile ingredient in cocktails, offering a tropical and exotic twist to various mixed drinks. Whether you enjoyed a Malibu drink on rocks or mixed with a mixer like juice, or soda, this combination of flavors brings a touch of the beach and a hint of a tropical island to your glass.
A few classic recipes made with coconut rum are the Malibu sunset cocktail, pina colada recipe, coconut daiquiri, and rum punch recipes. Even the more complicated cocktails tend to have a handful of ingredients.
Ways to Garnish a Malibu Cocktail
The best thing about a tropical cocktail is that it is the best way to enjoy the afternoon when you are craving a beach day but you are stuck at home. On those days when you wake up disappointed that you are not on a tropical vacation and it’s a hot summer day. We all know what those days are like.
- Citrus Twist: Add a twist of lemon, lime wedge, or orange peel to the rim of the glass for a burst of citrus aroma.
- Tropical Fruit: Skewer a piece of fresh pineapple, mango, or a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and rest it on the rim.
- Mint Sprig: Place a fresh mint sprig on top of the drink for a fragrant and refreshing touch.
- Coconut Flakes: Rim the glass with coconut flakes or sprinkle some on top of the drink for a tropical vibe.
- Umbrella or Paper Parasol: Stick a small umbrella, paper straws, or decorative paper parasol into the drink for a fun and festive look.
- Edible Flower: Place an edible flower, like an orchid or hibiscus, on the rim or floating in the drink for an elegant touch.
- Cinnamon Stick: Use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer or place it in the glass for a hint of warm spice.
- Vanilla Bean: Slit a vanilla bean and place it in the drink for a subtle vanilla aroma and flavor.
- Fruit Skewer: Create a fruit skewer with various fruits and lay it across the glass for a colorful and enticing garnish.
- Chocolate Shavings: Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of a creamy coconut rum cocktail for a decadent twist.
Coconut Rum and Soda
Rum and soda are a classic drink combination. No matter what type of rum you love, spiced rum, white rum, dark rum, or coconut rum, it goes well with soda. These soda ideas go past the classic rum and coke idea. These sodas go from the everyday pops that you will find at the grocery store to specialty sodas.
Cola: Perfect harmony of flavors. It’s just a classic.
Ginger Ale: Add a touch of zing to your drink by combining coconut rum with ginger ale for a subtly spicy twist.
Cherry Cola: Enjoy the sweet and fizzy blend of coconut rum with cherry cola for a delightful treat.
Lemon-Lime Soda: Combine coconut rum with lemon-lime soda for a bubbly and citrusy drink.
Vanilla Soda: Combine coconut rum with vanilla soda for a subtly sweet and bubbly treat.
Pineapple Soda: Mix coconut rum with pineapple soda for a tropical and fizzy concoction.
Strawberry Soda: Combine coconut rum with strawberry soda for a creamy and berry-rich delight.
Exotic or Nontraditional Soda
Orange Cream Soda: Combine coconut rum with orange cream soda for a citrusy and creamy blend.
Blood Orange Soda: There is also a blood orange soda. While this soda is not a cream soda and is missing that light creaminess, it does have that same orange flavor.
Coconut Cream Soda: There are several types of Coconut cream soda. I have seen Pineapple, Raspberry, Cranberry, Peach, and Passion Fruit Coconut Cream soda. These will be perfect with coconut rum.
Coconut Rum and Iced Tea
Coconut Rum and Iced Tea: This is close to a classic. Ice tea is a popular mixer for cocktails, so I feel it just makes sense to go with coconut rum. And these flavor combinations are just too good not to try.
- Peach Iced Tea
- Pineapple Iced Tea
- Lemon Ginger Tea
- Minty Iced Tea
- Hibiscus Tea
- Green Tea
- Raspberry Iced Tea
- Blackberry Iced Tea
- Passion Fruit Iced Tea
- Mango Iced Tea
Coconut Rum and Juice
Pineapple Juice and Pineapple and Orange juice: Pineapple juice and coconut are a classic combination.
Orange Juice: Mix coconut rum with orange juice for a citrusy delight. Blood Orange Juice: Has a deeper flavor. You can also use tangerine juice.
Apple Juice: Apple juice gives a sweet and crisp drink. Mix Green apple juice is slightly more tart, think of granny smith apples.
Cranberry Juice: Use cranberry juice or white cranberry juice, for a sweet and tart option. Also, use Cranberry Apple juice for a combo punch.
Cherry Juice: Sweet and fruity symphony with a delightful tropical twist.
Guava Juice: Combine coconut rum with guava juice for a tropical and slightly tangy drink.
Mango Juice: Mix mango juice in for a fruity and exotic flavor or use a juice blend of mango and pineapple juices. Mango and peach are another great fruit combination.
Honeydew Melon Juice: Honeydew melon is a mild flavor that pairs well with coconut.
Blackberry Juice: The berries in blackberry juice blends perfectly with the coconut.
Lime Juice: A splash of lime with coconut rum over crushed ice goes a long way.
Watermelon Juice: Watermelon juice screams summer, Throw in the tropics with the coconut and it’s the best way to spend a hot summer day.
Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit juice has that lip puckering tang to it that is offset by the coconut’s sweetness.
Passion Fruit Juice: Mix coconut rum with passion fruit juice for a unique and tropical taste.
Kiwi Juice: This might sound like a strange combination but wait until you try it.
White Grape Juice: Mix coconut rum with white grape juice for a light and crisp drink.
Pomegranate Juice: A refreshing and tart drink.
Melon Juice: Creates a light and refreshing choice with the soothing sweetness of melon juice.
Nectar
- Pear Nectar
- Peach and White Nectar
- Apricot Nectar
- White Peach Nectar
Coconut Rum and Flavored Water
Coconut Water: Mix coconut rum with coconut water for a refreshing and hydrating option. It can help prevent a hangover (possibly) and give your cocktails a stronger coconut flavor. There are many flavors of coconut water. Some that will pair well with coconut rum are:
- Raspberry
- Guava
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Lavender
Spritzers
- Lemon Rosemary Spritzer
- Passion Fruit Sparkler
- Raspberry Lime Spritzer
- Lemon Elderflower Spritzer
- Blueberry Coconut Water
- Aloe Vera Water
Coolers
- Pineapple Mint Cooler
- Watermelon Basil Cooler
- Cucumber Lime Cooler
- Cucumber Mint Cooler
- Watermelon Mint Cooler
- Mango Mint Cooler
- Lemon Peppermint Cooler
- Cucumber Melon Cooler
Coconut Rum and Lemonade and Limeade
The marriage of zesty citrus and creamy coconut notes creates a tantalizing blend that’s both tangy and tropical in every sip.
Lemonades
Lemonade: Is there anything lemonade doesn’t go with? Have you tied flavored lemonade with coconut rum?
- Blueberry Lemonade and blueberry mint lemonade:
- Green Apple Lemonade
- Mango Lemonade
- Raspberry Lemonade
- Kiwi Lemonade
- Lavender Lemonade
- Hibiscus Lemonade
- Cherry Lemonade
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Basil Lemonade, watermelon basil lemonade or blackberry basil lemonade.
- Green Tea Lemonade
- Pineapple Mint Lemonade
Limeades
Limeade: If you prefer limeade to lemonade, then you’re in luck. Try these ideas:
- Cherry Limeade
- Raspberry Limeade
More Coconut Rum Cocktail Ideas
- Blue Curacao
- Vanilla Iced Coffee
- Mint Julep
- Coconut Cream, cream of coconut, or coconut milk
- Cucumber Water or Lemon cucumber sparkling water
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