This Malibu Barbie Drink will make you want to dress up and party! It is a gorgeous layered cocktail made with Pineapple Rum, Watermelon soda, Tropical Syrup, Coconut Syrup, Pina colada mix, Vodka, and guava ingredients.

Tropical Barbie Cocktail
Every sip of this drink is sweet, tangy, and a little sour. It is cool and refreshing which makes it the perfect summer beverage. You will surely have Aqua’s – Barbie Girl on replay while you enjoy it.
Key Ingredients You’ll Need
- Alcohol: You will need Pineapple Rum for the dark pink layer. Pina Colada Mix for the coconut layer and Tropical Vodka for the light pink layer.
- Flavoring: You will use Tropical Syrup and Crush watermelon soda for the dark pink layer. Use coconut syrup for the coconut layer. And, guava syrup and pink guava juice for the light pink layer.
How To Make Malibu Barbie Drink
- Make the dark pink mixture. Add the ingredients into a blender and combine on high until smooth. Pour the mixture into a small bowl or pitcher and set aside.
- Make the coconut mixture. Add the ingredients into a blender and combine on high until smooth. Add the mixture into a small bowl or pitcher and set aside.
- Make the light pink mixture. Add all the ingredients into a blender and combine on high until smooth. Pour into a pitcher or small bowl and set aside.
- Garnish the rim of the glass. Add the simple syrup to a small plate and the toasted coconut to another small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the syrup, then into the coconut to coat.
- Assembling the cocktail. Use a large and small cookie scoop. Add a scoop of the dark pink mixture about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way full. Top with a scoop of the coconut mixture making about a 1-inch layer. Scoop the light pink mixture on top and fill the rest of the glass. Tap the glass lightly against the counter to combine the mixtures and allow it to settle. Garnish and enjoy!
Best Decorations For A Malibu Barbie Drink?
You can use simple syrup to dip the rim in and coat it with things like toasted coconut, cake sugar, or colorful sprinkles. You can also add things like fresh fruit or whipped cream on top.
Tips & Tricks
- Chill your cocktail glasses to keep your drink cool for longer.
- Add food coloring to achieve brighter and more vibrant layers.
- Double or triple the recipe depending on what you need.
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Malibu Barbie Drink
Ingredients
Dark Pink Layer:
- 3 oz Pineapple Rum
- 1 oz Tropical Syrup Monin
- 2 oz Crush Watermelon Soda
- 2 cups Ice
Coconut Layer:
- 1 oz Coconut syrup
- 2 oz Pina colada mix
- 1 cups Ice
Light Pink Layer:
- 3 oz Tropical Vodka
- 1 oz Guava Syrup Monin or Torani
- 3 oz Pink Guava Juice
- 2 cups of ice
Garnish
- Coconut Toasted
- Simple Syrup
Instructions
Dark Pink Layer:
- In a blender add all of your cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a small container or pitcher. Set to the side
Coconut Layer:
- In a blender add all of your ingredients. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a small container or pitcher Set to the side
Light Pink Layer:
- In a blender add all of your cocktail ingredients. Blend on high until smooth. Pour into a small container or pitcher. Set to the side
Garnishing the glass rim
- Glass rim: Pour your simple syrup into a small plate or bowl. Add your toasted coconut to a separate small plate or bowl. Dip your glass into the simple syrup and then into the coconut Set to the side.
Creating your drink:
- Using a large and small cookie/ice cream scoop. Scoop out the Dark Pink mixture and add to the glass filling it ⅓ to ½ way. Scoop out the Coconut mixture and add to the glass only adding about 1 inch of a layer. Scoop out the Light Pink mixture and add to the glass and fill it to the top. Lightly tap the glass on the counter to allow the cocktail mixtures to combine and settle to the bottom. Garnish and enjoy
Last Step:
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- Small / Large Cookie Ice cream scoop