• Bacardi Superior Rum
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Use a quality white rum for authentic flavor
• Fresh lime juice
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Freshly squeezed is essential
• Simple syrup
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adjust for desired sweetness
• Grenadine
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Use real pomegranate grenadine for best color and taste

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Hawthorne strainer
• Fine mesh strainer (optional, for extra smoothness)
• Chilled coupe or cocktail glass

1. 1

   Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. 2

   Add 2 oz Bacardi Superior Rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 0.25 oz grenadine to the shaker.

3. 3

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

5. 5

   Optionally, fine strain to remove any ice shards for a smoother finish.

• Bright, refreshing citrus flavor with a hint of sweetness
• Beautiful pink color that makes it visually stunning
• Simple, easy-to-find ingredients
• Perfect balance of tart and sweet
• Iconic history and connection to classic cocktail culture

The Bacardi cocktail was born in the early 20th century, most likely in the United States, as a way to showcase the now-legendary Bacardi rum. It rose to fame during Prohibition when thirsty Americans traveled to Cuba, seeking both sun and legal libations. There, the Daiquiri reigned supreme, but bartenders began adding grenadine to appeal to American palates. By the 1930s, the Bacardi cocktail was so closely associated with the brand that Bacardi sued to ensure only their rum could be used in the drink. Today, it's a beloved staple that connects us to both prohibition-era glamour and tropical relaxation.