How Bacardi is drunk in bars around the world

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Today, "Bacardi" is perhaps the most famous brand of rum. It is sold in almost 100 countries around the world, and drink lovers drink it both in its pure form and use it as an ingredient in many cocktails. The history of this alcohol has more than 150 years, and originates in Cuba. It was in 1862 that Don Facundo Bacardi produced it, and after that he improved the taste and quality of the drink, which received more than 200 awards at prestigious international exhibitions over a century and a half. The manufacturer produces several types of it, they differ not only in flavors - lemon, orange, raspberry, coconut, apple and melon, but also in quality - standard, white, without any additives, black, top quality (Bacardi Superior), special and very strong Bacardi 151, and the most expensive is gold. Bottles traditionally hold 750 ml, and the strength of the contents is 37.5 degrees. Calorie content in pureform is 200 kcal per 100 ml.

How they drink "Bacardi" with mixes and in its pure form

Despite the fact that the drink is strong, lovers drink it in its pure form, pouring it into a low rock glass with ice. But this alcohol is extremely good if it is supplemented with various additives, albeit the simplest ones. Each type of "Bacardi" has its own pair among its non-alcoholic carbonated counterparts, which only improve its taste. To get a great mix, you can mix the classic white variety with absolutely any pop. How to drink "Bacardi" with other flavors, let's look further. So dark rum is mixed with schweppes or sprite, golden - with Coca-Cola, tonic or orange juice, citrus-lemon - with energy drinks or lemonade, orange - with cranberry juice and energy drinks. Raspberry Bacardi is good with lemon soda, and coconut with coconut water, pepsi or orange juice, the apple variety is most often served with 7up, and the melon variety with cranberry juice, again, red bull or tonic. Of course, you can make your own mix by simply diluting the rum with your favorite juice or soda.

How Bacardi is drunk in different countries

Traditionally Cuban people prefer pure rum or in the form of the famous Cuba Libre cocktail. It arose at the beginning of the last century, during the Spanish-American war. In one of the bars in Havana, the capital of Cuba, American soldiers, not particularlyceremoniously, they mixed Coca-Cola with rum, ice and a slice of lemon, and proclaimed "Free Cuba"! Of course, the bartender was not taken aback and immediately memorized a simple recipe for a drink with a big name.

To prepare it, we need 1 part of a white variety of rum, 2 parts of Coca-Cola, a little bit of lemon juice and a lime wedge. We combine the ingredients with each other, add ice and lemon juice, stir with a stick and decorate. Enjoy and immediately repeat.

By the way, in cocktails, the variety "Bacardi" - white - is more often used. How to drink and mix with other flavors yourself?

Let's borrow from America's best bartenders. To get started, you can make a simple "Bacardi Martini", which many ladies will prefer as a digestif. A home bartender will need a shaker, where we pour about 75 ml of rum and put ice, add 20 ml of martini, shake well and pour into a martini glass. And if you want something more complicated, then you can cook "Long Island Ice Tea" (Long Iceland Ice Tea). For him, your bar should have:

• 30ml vodka;
• 30ml gin;
• 30 ml Bacardi rum;
• 30ml tequila;
• 30ml Triple Sec liqueur;
• as well as 30 ml of lemon juice, preferably fresh, Coke and ice cubes.

Put all ingredients, except Coca-Cola, into a shaker and mix well with each other. Next, take a tall glass, fill it with ice and pour over the alcohol. Add coca on topcola (a little for those who like it stronger, and more if you want to continue your party) and garnish with a lemon wedge. To make the drink even better, add a quality "Bacardi Superior" there. How to drink this cocktail? Very careful! Delicious, with a slight sourness, it can quickly get you drunk. So you know how Bacardi is drunk in different countries, and you have comprehensive information about its types and tastes. Now, having seen the variety of Bacardi rum in the bar and restaurant, you will order exactly the one that suits your taste with the air of a connoisseur.