Bacardi Mixed Drink Recipe
A Rude Take on the Sophisticated Bacardi Cocktail
Fancy yourself a tippler of the finer things in life? Look no further than the Bacardi Cocktail, a boozy blend of Bacardi light rum, a touch of fruitiness, and a dash of sweetness. Originally a drink for the elite, this cocktail gained massive popularity during prohibition, with those who could afford a jet-set lifestyle sipping on it while kicking back in swanky clubs and speakeasies in Havana.
But, don't let anyone tell you otherwise, Bacardi was the label of choice in the 30s, and anyone using another brand in their concoction better be prepared to face the consequences. Yes, you read that right—Bacardi took the New York Supreme Court to court to ensure that their cocktail stayed pure. While the details of how that ruling was enforced are a mystery, we can only imagine the damn fine parties that ensued.
Over the years, resourceful bartenders worldwide have come up with countless variations of this classic cocktail, each one more exciting than the last. This drink is short, sharp, and demands an all-metal shaker and a smaller cocktail glass.
- Yield: 1 drink
- Difficulty: A piece of piss
- Total Time: Less time than it takes to hop on your high horse
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Bacardi light rum
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grenadine
Instructions
- Shake all the ingredients like a rabid chimpanzee with ice, before straining the mess into a cocktail glass.
That wanker Robson thinks he can improve on this? Throw at least half an ounce of fresh lemon juice in instead of rum, and call it whatever the hell he wants.
- Despite the numerous variations, the original Bacardi Cocktail from the 1930s remains a sophisticated and mysterious drink, with its unique blend of Bacardi light rum, fresh lime juice, and grenadine.
- Being a popular cocktail during the era of prohibition, the Bacardi Cocktail was not only a symbol of the elite but also a testament to the boldness of the times, with New York Supreme Court rulings enforcing its purity.
- Uncategorized attempts to improve the cocktail by substituting at least half an ounce of fresh lemon juice for rum may lead to unauthentic results, as the original recipe calls for Bacardi light rum, not lemon juice.
- Nutrition facts for this cocktail recipe are largely unknown, given its alcoholic content and the inconsistencies across variations, making it an indulgent and occasional treat rather than a staple part of one's diet.
