Bacardi cocktail

Bacardi cocktail

Bacardi cocktail

The Bacardi cocktail is a cocktail made primarily with Bacardi rum, lime juice, and grenadine. It is a popular and classic cocktail that has been enjoyed since the early 20th century.

History

The Bacardi cocktail was created in the early 1900s and gained popularity during the Prohibition era in the United States. The cocktail was originally made with Bacardi rum, which was one of the few rums available in the U.S. at the time. The Bacardi company even won a court case in 1936, which ruled that a Bacardi cocktail must be made with Bacardi rum.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Bacardi rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz grenadine

Preparation

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add Bacardi rum, lime juice, and grenadine to the shaker. 3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. 5. Garnish with a lime wedge or cherry, if desired.

Variations

There are several variations of the Bacardi cocktail, including:

• Using lemon juice instead of lime juice.
• Adding a splash of simple syrup for extra sweetness.
• Garnishing with different fruits such as orange or pineapple.

Related Cocktails

• Daiquiri
• Mojito
• Cuba Libre
• Rum Punch

See Also

• Cocktail
• Rum
• Prohibition
• Bacardi