Malibu is a rum-based, coconut-flavored liqueur that is produced in Barbados. It is made with light-bodied white rum that is distilled from molasses. The rum is then combined with sugar and coconut extract to achieve its light character and subtle coconut flavors and aromas.
It is bottled at 21% ABV. Malibu was invented to simplify the preparation of piƱa coladas. When it became popular, the entire production was moved to Barbados, and the overall quality of the liqueur was improved. Malibu is nowadays the most popular coconut-flavored rum in the world.