Spirits
Malibu Rum
- Spirit
- 43.75% ABV
- 9 drinks
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- ✓You enjoy tropical, caramel or molasses-forward cocktails.
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At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Malibu Rum?
Malibu Rum is mapped to the White Rum reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Malibu Rum taste like?
light, sugarcane, vanilla, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Malibu Rum profile
Best used for: daiquiris, mojitos, tropical drinks, sours
- High-strength spirit (43.75% ABV)
light, sugarcane, vanilla, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 69
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 230 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g 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 Rum — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Malibu Rum?
- There are 9 cocktail recipes featuring Malibu Rum in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Malibu Rum?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Malibu Rum include Malibu Twister, Rum Runner, 1-900-FUK-MEUP. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Malibu Rum?
- Malibu Rum has an ABV of approximately 43.75%. 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 Rum with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Malibu Rum sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Malibu Rum, 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.