Cocktail
Barracuda
How to make a Barracuda cocktail - the tropical rum drink with Galliano, pineapple and sparkling wine. Fruity, fizzy and exotic.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Champagne coupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Barracuda is a tropical rum cocktail that combines the exotic sweetness of pineapple with the vanilla spice of Galliano and fizzy sparkling wine. The result is a festive, fruity drink with fine bubbles. Ideal for balmy summer evenings and parties.
Instructions
- Add rum, Galliano, pineapple juice and lime juice to a shaker.
- Fill up with ice cubes and shake for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled champagne coupe.
- Top up with well-chilled sparkling wine.
- Stir briefly and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Garnish: Pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry
Pro tip: Add the sparkling wine only at the very end and stir just briefly - that way the Barracuda keeps its fine bubbles and doesn't go flat.
Frequently asked questions
What gives the Barracuda its typical aroma?
Galliano, an Italian vanilla-herb liqueur, provides the characteristic sweet-spicy note alongside the tropical pineapple.
Can I use prosecco instead of sparkling wine?
Yes, a dry prosecco or cava works just as well. The important thing is that it is well chilled and dry.
Is the Barracuda a sweet cocktail?
It is fruity-sweet from pineapple and Galliano, but is pleasantly balanced by the lime and the dry sparkling wine.
Ingredients
- Dark rum4.5 cl
- Galliano (vanilla liqueur)1.5 cl
- Pineapple juice6 cl
- Lime juice1 cl
- Sparkling wine (well chilled)6 cl
- Pineapple wedge1 piece
