1-First Step: Get your glass and ingredients ready Start by gathering a short glass, plenty of ice, your grenadine, coconut rum, pineapple juice, and garnish if you want it. This recipe comes together fast, so having everything nearby makes the process smooth and stress-free. Since the total time is only 5 minutes, there is no need for special equipment, just a steady hand and a chilled glass if possible.

2-Second Step: Fill the glass with ice Add ice all the way to the top of the glass. The ice helps chill the drink right away and also slows the liquids as they pour in, which helps keep those pretty layers more defined. If your glass is warm, the ice will help keep the cocktail refreshing from the first sip to the last.

3-Third Step: Pour the grenadine first Pour 1/2 oz grenadine slowly into the glass. It is heavier than the other liquids, so it settles at the bottom and creates the lovely pink-red base. This is the step that gives the Malibu Barbie Drink its signature color, so go slow and let it sink naturally.

4-Fourth Step: Add the coconut rum Next, pour in 2 oz coconut rum over the back of a spoon or very slowly along the inside edge of the glass. This helps maintain the layered effect instead of mixing everything together too quickly. Use any coconut rum you like, since the flavor works well with the sweet fruit juice and grenadine.

5-Fifth Step: Top with pineapple juice Now add 4 oz pineapple juice carefully. You can use fresh or bottled pineapple juice, depending on what you have on hand. Fresh juice gives a brighter taste, while bottled juice is super convenient and still tastes great. The pineapple juice adds tropical sweetness and lightens the drink’s flavor.

6-Sixth Step: Add garnish and serve right away Finish with an optional pineapple wedge and cherry. This gives the drink a fun, party-ready look that fits the Barbie-inspired theme. Serve immediately while the ice is cold and the layers are at their prettiest. Because this drink is best fresh, it should go straight from the glass to your hand.