12 Coconut Rum Drinks to Sip by the Pool

By Corey Williams
February 04, 2021
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Looking for the perfect summer sipper? Your search ends with this collection of flavorful and fruity drinks made with coconut rum. From classic Mai Tais and Bahama Mamas to fun new favorites everyone will love  (you simply must try the Bikini Martini and the Coco Loco, which is served straight out of a coconut shell), these coconut rum drinks will make your backyard feel like a day at the beach. 

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Bikini Martini

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Allrecipes users can't get enough of this cocktail made with coconut rum, vodka, pineapple juice, and grenadine. "Boy these do pack a punch," according to reviewer IMVINTAGE. "'Course I didn't let that stop me from having three of them."

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Bushwacker

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"This is an amazing indulgence," according to reviewer EKERR19. "I first tried these in St. Thomas — a restaurant/bar offered samples on the street and they SO hit the spot in the humid climate - was I ever hooked!"

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Coco Loco

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You can feel like you're on a tropical vacation in your own backyard with this fun recipe. The colorful Krazy Straw isn't required, but it's definitely recommend.  

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Mai Tai

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"I'm drinking this right now and I love it," says reviewer VeganHippieFreak. "I'm new to making cocktails (but not to drinking them! ) and this is my second time making this one. Delicious and easy."
 

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Bahama Mama

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"We are hooked," raves five-star reviewer JAYNER. "Drink these every chance we get. Have served them for cookouts and have taken them to pool parties. What a hit!"

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Malibu Bay Breeze

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You need just three easy-to-find ingredients to make this fun, fruity, and flavorful cocktail: coconut-flavored rum, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice. 

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Caribbean Breeze

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Here's a bright and fruity drink everyone will love. "These could be dangerous as you can't really tell that there's alcohol in it," warns reviewer Sarah Jo. "I'd make these often."

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Tanning Bed Drink

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It couldn't be easier to make this quick and delicious cocktail: Just combine coconut-flavored rum and pineapple juice, then garnish with a maraschino cherry. 

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Hippie Juice

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What's the secret ingredient for this big-batch summer cocktail? A bottle of raspberry lemonade. Recipe creator Pat says it's "easy to make and even easier to drink."

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Linda's Wicked Witch's Brew

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This fun cocktail is scary good. The delicious brew — made with soda, seltzer, rum, and fruit juice — will be a welcome addition to your Halloween party table. 

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Pineapple Breeze

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This four-ingredient drink (made with coconut rum, lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and orange juice) is pretty much the perfect poolside sipper. 

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Coconut Cream Pie Martini

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A dessert you can drink? Yes, please! "It tastes like sweet coconut and is a real crowd-pleaser for those who don't like the taste of traditional alcoholic drinks," says recipe creator lindsaymarie.

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More Inspiration

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Looking for more boozy inspiration? Find ideas in our collections of Rum Drinks, Best Margaritas, and Champagne Drinks.

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