Liqueurs
Malibu
- Liqueur
- 21% ABV
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
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- ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Malibu?
Malibu is mapped to the Fruit Liqueur reference category. Fruit-flavored liqueur category covering coconut, berry, peach, melon, tropical, and similar fruit liqueurs. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping.
What does Malibu taste like?
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Malibu profile
Best used for: citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
aromatic, structured, cocktail-ready, flavor-led, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use malibu
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 66
- Sugar
- 6g
- Carbs
- 6g
Per 100ml — 220 kcal · 20g sugar · 20g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Malibu — common questions
- What is the ABV of Malibu?
- Malibu has an ABV of approximately 21%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Malibu with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Malibu sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Malibu, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.