Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

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With less than a month of summer to go, we're pretty keen to make the most of the last of the warm weather. And what better way to do so than by hosting a summer soirée for you and your mates to sip on tasty tropical cocktails?

You don't need to be an experienced bartender to impress your guests with delicious drinks. With a bottle of Malibu rum and a few other key ingredients you can serve up some seriously refreshing and summer-ready bevs. Whether you're hosting a boozy brunch with friends or a tropical-themed pool party, we've put together four foolproof cocktail recipes that'll keep you in that summer mindset til season's end.

TO SIP ON POOLSIDE

Nothing screams summer more than a refreshing piña colada. It's sweet, it's fruity and it has just a touch of creamy coconut goodness, making it the ideal poolside companion.

Ingredients 

50ml Malibu Original
75ml pineapple juice
25ml coconut cream

Method 

Pour everything into a shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour into a tall glass before garnishing with a pineapple wedge. 

FOR A BOOZY BRUNCH

You can kiss your mimosas goodbye in favour of this juicy cocktail — a Malibu Bay Breeze. It's a simple and surefire way to step up your brunch bev game, whether you're playing host or guest.

Ingredients 

50ml Malibu Original
50ml cranberry juice
50ml pineapple juice

Method

Load a tall glass with ice and top with Malibu Original, cranberry juice and pineapple juice. Finish with a wedge of lime for added refreshment.

THE ULTIMATE PRE-PARTY DRINK

If you are hosting pre-drinks, add this crowd-pleasing pour to your pre-party plans. It's light, refreshing and has a tropical twist on your classic spirit and soda combination.

Ingredients 

50ml Malibu Original
100ml soda water
Wedge of lime

Method

Pour the liquids into a tall glass filled with ice. Squeeze in some lime juice and drop in the wedge.

FOR YOUR NEXT GARDEN PARTY

There is nothing fresher than sipping lemonade in the sun at a garden party. So, why not step it up a notch with a dash of Malibu? It's simple enough to make for multiple guests and delicious enough that it will leave everyone asking about the secret ingredient.

Ingredients 

50ml Malibu Original
15ml lemon juice
100ml soda water

Methods 

Fill a tall glass with ice and top with Malibu, lemon juice and soda water. Add a wedge of pineapple or lemon to garnish and enjoy.

Ready to serve tropical tipples at your next summer soirée? For more drink inspiration, head to the Malibu website.