Bacardi cocktail

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Facts at a glance
This drink is designated as an
IBA Official Cocktail
Bacardi cocktail
Type: Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume:
Served: shaken
Standard drinkware:
Cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients:
Preparation: Shake together in a mixer with ice. Strain into glass and serve
Bacardi cocktail recipe at International Bartenders Association }}


the Bacardi cocktail is an IBA Official Cocktail made primarily with Bacardi rum. It is served as a "pre-dinner" cocktail.


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[edit] History of the Bacardi Cocktail

The Bacardi Cocktail was originally the same as the Daiquiri, containing rum, lime juice, and sugar; The Grenadine version of the Bacardi Cocktail originated in the US, while the original non-red Bacardi company recipe originated from Cuba.


[edit] First citations

[edit] "Recipes for Mixed Drinks" by Hugo Ensslin, 1917

Bacardi Cocktail

  • 1 drink Bacardi Rum
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 2 dashes Gum Syrup

Shake well in a mixing glass with cracked ice, strain and serve.


[edit] BACARDI Algunos De Sus Muchos Usos. ("Bacardi and Its Many Uses") (1930-1937)

Bacardi Coctel (Daiquiri Bacardi)

  • El jugo de medio limon.
  • Media cucharada de azucar blanca
  • Una copita de Bacardi Carta Blanca.

Agitese con hielo picado y sirvase en vasos de coctel. Puede ser servido colado o sin colar.

IMPORTANTE: No altere el orden de los ingredientes.


[edit] "Bacardi and Its Many Uses", 1937

Bacardi Cocktail

Correct recipe:

  • The juice of half a lime.
  • Half teaspoonful granulated sugar.
  • 1 1/2 oz. of BACARDI White.

Mix thoroughly, then shake well in cracked ice. May be served strained or unstrained. Important: Do not alter order ingredients [sic].

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