Robin Burden answered
Malibu rum, like all rums, can safely be stored at room temperature. Although some people prefer to keep their Malibu refrigerated, this is by no means required.
Does Malibu need to be stored in the fridge?
While most people instinctively know that spirits like whiskey or rum are usually kept at room temperature, there can be some ambiguity regarding other liqueurs and spirits.
Although Malibu is technically a 'flavored rum', its high sugar content and syrupy texture make it more of a liqueur.
Most liqueurs can safely be stored at room temperature for months (this even applies to creamy liqueurs like Bailey's or Advocaat) - because alcohol content and other preservatives make the liquid a hostile environment for the bacteria which makes food and drink go off.
How do I store Malibu rum?
My advice is that, unless you're dealing with a home bar that doesn't see much action, a bottle will still be OK for consumption for several months after it's opened.
Although sugary liqueurs will go off quicker than spirits like whiskey, even they should last several moths without refrigeration.
With sugary drinks like Malibu, the main thing you'll want to watch out for is insects. Sugary drinks attract small insects like fruit flies, so keeping your bottle well-sealed is the best way to protect its contents.
The only reason you may want to store Malibu in a fridge is if you want the beverage to be chilled and ready for sipping on. If you've got space in your fridge, I say, "go for it!"
Does Malibu need to be stored in the fridge?
While most people instinctively know that spirits like whiskey or rum are usually kept at room temperature, there can be some ambiguity regarding other liqueurs and spirits.
Although Malibu is technically a 'flavored rum', its high sugar content and syrupy texture make it more of a liqueur.
Most liqueurs can safely be stored at room temperature for months (this even applies to creamy liqueurs like Bailey's or Advocaat) - because alcohol content and other preservatives make the liquid a hostile environment for the bacteria which makes food and drink go off.
How do I store Malibu rum?
My advice is that, unless you're dealing with a home bar that doesn't see much action, a bottle will still be OK for consumption for several months after it's opened.
Although sugary liqueurs will go off quicker than spirits like whiskey, even they should last several moths without refrigeration.
With sugary drinks like Malibu, the main thing you'll want to watch out for is insects. Sugary drinks attract small insects like fruit flies, so keeping your bottle well-sealed is the best way to protect its contents.
The only reason you may want to store Malibu in a fridge is if you want the beverage to be chilled and ready for sipping on. If you've got space in your fridge, I say, "go for it!"
