Malibu Original
Barbados
White rum, sugar and coconut flavouring at 21% in the US. About 170 g/L, noticeably less sugar than most liqueurs.
- Ingredients / botanicals
- White rum, Water, Sugar, Flavouring, Coconut
- Congeners
- Low
- Histamines
- Low
- Polyphenols
- Low
- Sulfites
- Low
- Tannins
- Low
- Sugar
- Moderate
- Additives
- High
- Calories
- 81
- Sugar
- 7.5g
7.4g ethanol at 21% ABV. 51 from alcohol, 30 from carbohydrate.
In its favor
- ✓Lower sugar density than most liqueurs
- ✓Light white-rum base
What to watch
- !Flavouring rather than whole coconut
- !Usually drunk in sweet mixed drinks that add more sugar
Factor by factor
Congeners Low ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Moderate ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives High ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Malibu is a white rum with coconut flavouring and sugar, sold at 21% in the US. Vinmonopolet lists the 21% bottling at 170 g/L, which is 7.5g in a 1.5oz pour and roughly 81 derived calories.
The bottle is not the main sugar source in practice. It is usually mixed with pineapple or other juice, which adds more sugar than the liqueur does.
Malibu Original questions
How many calories are in a shot of Malibu Original? ▾
About 81 calories in a 1.5oz shot at 21% ABV. 51 come from the alcohol and 30 from carbohydrate.
Does Malibu Original have sugar? ▾
Yes, about 7.5g of sugar per 1.5oz serving.
What is Malibu Original made from? ▾
Malibu Original is made from white rum with coconut flavouring. Its botanicals include White rum, Water, Sugar, Flavouring, Coconut.
What proof is Malibu Original? ▾
Malibu Original is 42 proof, which is 21% alcohol by volume.
Does Malibu Original give you a bad hangover? ▾
Malibu Original scores 5/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 7/10 for liqueur overall. The main drivers are its additives.