Goombay Smash (Bahamas Tropical Rum Cocktail)
A sun-soaked classic straight from the Bahamas. The Goombay Smash blends coconut rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, pineapple, and orange juice into a smooth, tropical escape that captures the heart of island life in every sip.
A Taste of the Bahamas
Born in the 1960s at Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar in Green Turtle Cay, the Goombay Smash has become a Caribbean legend. With coconut’s creamy sweetness, rum’s rich depth, and bright fruit juices, it’s the ultimate beach cocktail — balanced, breezy, and full of sunshine.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Coconut Rum – sweet, tropical base
- Dark Rum – depth and caramel richness
- Apricot Brandy – fruity complexity
- Pineapple Juice – tangy tropical sweetness
- Orange Juice – citrus lift and color
Equipment
Shaker · Jigger · Highball or Tiki Glass · Strainer
Why You’ll Love It
- Instantly transports you to a Bahamian beach.
- Sweet, fruity, and perfectly balanced.
- Easy to batch for parties or bar service.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use spiced rum for a deeper island flavor.
- Swap mango juice for the orange for extra sweetness.
- Blend with ice for a frozen Goombay Smash.
- For a mocktail, skip the rums and add extra pineapple + coconut water.
Helpful Tips
- Always use fresh juices for the brightest flavor.
- Shake hard for smooth texture and aeration.
- Garnish generously — presentation is part of the fun.
- Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, jerk chicken, or fruit platters.
Conclusion:
Tropical, colorful, and effortlessly fun, the Goombay Smash brings Bahamian sunshine wherever it’s served. Shake one up and let the island rhythm do the rest.
Goombay Smash Recipe
Type of Glass
Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Coconut Rum
- 1 oz.
- 1 oz.
- 2 oz.
- 1 oz.
Directions
- Add the coconut rum, dark rum, apricot brandy, pineapple juice, and orange juice to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.
Tropical, colorful, and effortlessly fun, the Goombay Smash brings Bahamian sunshine wherever it’s served. Shake one up and let the island rhythm do the rest.
