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Our Bob Marley Frozen Cocktail Recipe
The Bob Marley Frozen Drink is a colorful and tropical rum-based cocktail that is perfect for a beach vacation or for feeling like you’re on an island getaway. The drink is layered with the colors of the Rastafari flag – red, yellow, and green, and is named after the famous reggae musician who was a key supporter of the Rastafari movement.
The cocktail has 7 ingredients so it’s not for the beginner bartender, and you’re going to have to have a pretty well stocked bar to make this correctly. The drink is actually the signature cocktail at Secrets Resorts & Spas which are primarily found in the Caribbean, so it makes perfect sense they’d use a rum based tropical flavored drink like this one.
Bob Marley Frozen Drink
The Bob Marley Frozen Drink is layered in the colors of the Rastafari flag that makes it a fun and visually appealing drink, while the combination of rum, fresh fruit, and sweet and sour mix make it a
refreshing and delicious choice for a hot summer day.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum, divided
- 4 ounces strawberry daiquiri mix
- 2 cups ice, divided
- 1/2 ounce blue curaçao
- 1/2 ounce orange curaçao
- 3 ounces fresh mango, chopped
- 1 1/2 ounces sweet and sour mix
- 1 ounce lime juice
Instructions
- Combine 1 oz light rum, 4 oz strawberry daiquiri mix, and 1 cup of ice in a blender. Mix until smooth and pour into a glass.
- Rinse the blender and then combine 1 oz light rum, 1/2 oz blue
curaçao, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, 3 oz fresh mango, 1 1/2 oz sweet and
sour mix, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 cup of ice in the blender. - Mix until smooth and pour into the glass on top of the red portion.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh mango or a lime wedge, if desired.
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How to Make this Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum, divided
- 4 ounces strawberry daiquiri mix
- 2 cups ice, divided
- 1/2 ounce blue curaçao
- 1/2 ounce orange curaçao
- 3 ounces fresh mango, chopped
- 1 1/2 ounces sweet and sour mix
- 1 ounce lime juice
Steps to Make the Drink
- Collect all your ingredients and bartending tools you’ll need first.
- Start by making the red portion of the drink by combining 1 oz light rum, 4 oz strawberry daiquiri mix, and 1 cup of ice in a blender. Mix until smooth and pour into a glass.
- Rinse the blender and then combine 1 oz light rum, 1/2 oz blue curaçao, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, 3 oz fresh mango, 1 1/2 oz sweet and sour mix, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 cup of ice in the blender.
- Mix until smooth and pour into the glass on top of the red portion.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh mango or a lime wedge, if desired.
Bar Tools Needed
- Blender
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon or Bar Spoon
- Knife and cutting board (for chopping mango)
About the Ingredients and Recommended Brands
- Light Rum: A clear, light-bodied rum that is perfect for mixing. Recommended brands include Bacardi, Captain Morgan, and Malibu.
- Strawberry Daiquiri Mix: A sweet and tangy mix that is perfect for making frozen drinks. Recommended brands include Daily’s and Master of Mixes.
- Blue Curaçao: A blue-colored liqueur that has a sweet, orange flavor. Recommended brands include Bols and DeKuyper.
- Orange Curaçao: An orange-flavored liqueur that is similar to triple sec. Recommended brands include Cointreau and Grand Marnier.
- Fresh Mango: A sweet and juicy tropical fruit that adds a fresh flavor to the drink. Look for ripe mangoes that are slightly soft to the touch.
- Sweet and Sour Mix: A pre-made mix that combines sweet and sour flavors. Recommended brands include Master of Mixes and Rose’s.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tart and refreshing flavor to the drink.
Drink Type
Frozen Cocktail
Serving Size
1 10 ounce cocktail
Amount of Alcohol in the Drink (ABV)
The ABV of the Bob Marley Frozen Drink will depend on the specific brands of alcohol used and the amount of alcohol in each brand. However, a typical Bob Marley Frozen Drink will have an ABV of around 10-15%.
Nutritional Information
Around 300-400 calories and a high sugar content.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Always use fresh, ripe mango whenever possible.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh mango or a lime wedge for added flavor and visual appeal.
Glass and Garnish
Hurricane glass or a tall glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh mango or a lime wedge.
Similar Drinks with Similar Ingredients
- Strawberry Daiquiri: A classic frozen cocktail made with rum, strawberry daiquiri mix, and ice.
- Blue Hawaiian: A tropical cocktail made with rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut.
- Mango Margarita: A fruity twist on the classic margarita made with tequila, fresh mango, lime juice, and sweetener.
- Mai Tai: A classic tiki cocktail made with rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup.
- Piña Colada: A creamy tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and ice.