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Malibu Twister

Malibu Twister is a cocktail made with Malibu Rum, Tropicana, and Cranberry Juice. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

Reviewed by How we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction
Cocktailalcoholic17.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

152 kcalCalories
17.5%ABV
3.6gSugar
3.7gCarbs
1.48Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2 partsMalibu rumUnknown
  • 2 partsTropicanaUnknown
  • 1 partCranberry juiceUnknown

How to Make It

  1. Add rum & trister then, add cranberry jucie,stirStirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Method
Stirred

Taste profile

Primary flavours

VanillaBerryFruity

Supporting notes

Tart

Flavor tags are partial because some recipe ingredients do not yet have flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Not enough information

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Cranberry Juice1 part

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Malibu Twister at home?
Yes. The Malibu Twister uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.