Bacardi cocktail

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This drink is designated as an
IBA Official Cocktail
Bacardi cocktail
Type: Cocktail
Primary alcohol by volume:
Served: "Straight up"; without ice
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 some of 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 some of 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 the order of the ingredients.

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