Malibu Twister
The Malibu Twister is a light highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 59 out of 100
- Sweet
- 93 out of 100
- Fruity
- 92 out of 100
- Creamy
- 51 out of 100
- Boozy
- 23 out of 100
How to make a Malibu Twister
To make a Malibu Twister, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1¼ oz Malibu rum, 1¼ oz tropicana and ⅔ oz cranberry juice.
You'll need
- Malibu rum1¼ oz
- Tropicana1¼ oz
- Cranberry juice⅔ oz
Instructions
- 1
Add Malibu rum, tropicana and cranberry juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Tropicana and cranberry juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Malibu Twister questions
What does a Malibu Twister taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Malibu Twister?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
Should a Malibu Twister be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: tropicana and cranberry juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Malibu Twisters in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 7¼ oz Malibu rum, 7¼ oz tropicana and 3⅔ oz cranberry juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Malibu Twister in?
A highball glass.