Cocktail
Bacardi Cocktail
How to make a Bacardi Cocktail - the classic rum sour with lime and grenadine. Fruity, pink and elegantly shaken.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Bacardi Cocktail is a classic that is essentially a Daiquiri with a hint of grenadine. The splash of pomegranate syrup gives it its delicate pink colour and a fruity note. Refreshing, balanced and inseparably tied to the Bacardi brand.
Instructions
- Add rum, lime juice and grenadine to a shaker.
- Fill up with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime zest.
Garnish: Lime zest
Pro tip: Freshly squeezed lime juice is a must - bottled juice tastes flat and robs the drink of its lively freshness.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the drink called the Bacardi Cocktail of all things?
A US court ruled in 1936 that this cocktail may only carry that name when made with real Bacardi rum - one of the most famous brand rulings in cocktail history.
What sets it apart from the Daiquiri?
The Bacardi Cocktail is basically a Daiquiri with a splash of grenadine, which gives it its pink colour and a fruity sweetness.
Can I use another white rum?
In terms of taste yes, but then you shouldn't call it a Bacardi Cocktail any more. With another rum it is simply a Daiquiri variation.
Ingredients
- White Bacardi rum5 cl
- Lime juice2 cl
- Grenadine1 cl
- Lime zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
