Description
Creamy Bahama Mama smoothie blends tropical Caribbean flavors into a refreshing paradise of coconut, rum, and fruity goodness. Sweet pineapple and rich banana create a vacation-worthy drink you’ll want to savor with island-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen orange juice
- 12 ounces (340 grams) frozen pineapple juice
- 17 ounces (482 grams) coconut water
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) ice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 6 ounces (170 grams) grenadine
Garnish (Optional):
- Pineapple slices
- Cherries
Instructions
- Chill the blender container to enhance the smoothie’s frosty texture and prevent immediate melting.
- Measure frozen orange and pineapple juice concentrates, ensuring they are partially thawed for smoother blending.
- Transfer juice concentrates into the chilled blender, creating a tropical foundation for the smoothie.
- Stream coconut water into the blender, incorporating a subtle island-inspired liquid base.
- Drizzle coconut extract to intensify the tropical flavor profile and complement the fruity juices.
- Add crushed ice gradually, allowing the blender to create a uniformly smooth and slushy consistency.
- Blend the mixture at high speed until the texture becomes creamy and all ice fragments dissolve completely.
- Select clear serving glasses to showcase the vibrant beverage’s layered appearance.
- Gently pour the blended smoothie into glasses, filling them approximately three-quarters full.
- Carefully tilt the glass and slowly stream grenadine along the interior wall, creating a dramatic crimson gradient.
- Optional: Embellish with fresh pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately to preserve the smoothie’s optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Boost tropical intensity by using fresh-squeezed orange and pineapple juices instead of frozen concentrates for more vibrant, authentic flavor.
- Adjust sweetness levels by choosing between coconut water or coconut cream depending on desired richness and dietary preferences.
- Create alcohol-free version by skipping grenadine or replacing with pomegranate juice for similar color gradient and natural sweetness.
- Enhance presentation by using chilled glasses and gently tilting while pouring grenadine to create more dramatic layered effect with distinct color separation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg