Today, Bacardi is perhaps the most famous brand of rum. It is sold in almost 100 countries of the world, and drink lovers use it both in pure form and use it as an ingredient in many cocktails. The history of this alcohol dates back more than 150 years, and originates in Cuba. It was in 1862 that Don Facundo Bacardi produced it, and then improved the taste and quality of the drink, which for one and a half centuries has received more than 200 awards at prestigious international exhibitions. The manufacturer produces several types of it, they differ not only in flavorings - lemon, orange, raspberry, coconut, apple and melon, but also in quality - standard, white, without any additives, black, high quality (Bacardi Superior), special and very strong Bacardi 151, and the most expensive is gold. The bottles traditionally hold 750 ml, and the strength of the contents is 37.5 degrees. Pure calorie content is 200 kcal per 100 ml.
How to drink "Bacardi" with mixes and in pure form
Contrary to the fact that the drink is strong, amateurs use it in its pure form, pouring it into a low glass of “rox” with ice. But this alcohol is extremely good if supplemented with various additives, albeit the simplest. Each type of "Bacardi" has its own pair among its non-alcoholic carbonated counterparts, which only improve its taste. To get a great mix, with absolutely any pop you can mix a classic white variety. How to drink "Bacardi" with other tastes, let's look further. So dark rum is mixed with shveps or sprite, golden - with Coca-Cola, tonic or orange juice, citrus-lemon - with energy drinks or lemonade, orange - with cranberry juice and energy. 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 to drink "Bacardi" in different countries
Traditionally, Cuba prefer rum in its pure form or in the form of the famous cocktail "Free Cuba" (Cuba Libre). It arose at the beginning of the last century, during the Spanish-American War. In one of the bars of Havana, the capital of Cuba, American soldiers, without ceremony, mixed Coca-Cola with rum, ice and a slice of lemon, and proclaimed Freedom to Cuba! Of course, the bartender was not at a loss and immediately remembered a simple recipe for a drink with a loud name.
To prepare it, we need 1 part of a white variety of rum, 2 parts of Coca-Cola, a little lemon juice and a slice of lime. We combine the ingredients with each other, add ice and lemon juice, stir with a stick and decorate. Enjoy and repeat right there.
By the way, in cocktails the variety "Bacardi" is often used - white. How to drink and prepare mixes with other flavors yourself?
Let's borrow the experience of America’s best bartenders. For starters, you can make a simple "Bacardi Martini", which many ladies will prefer as a digestif. The 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 make "Long Island Ice Tea" (Long Iceland Ice Tea). For him in your bar should be:
- 30 ml of vodka;
- 30 ml gin;
- 30 ml of Bacardi rum;
- 30 ml of tequila;
- 30 ml Triple Sec;
- as well as 30 ml of lemon juice, preferably fresh, Coca-Cola and ice cubes.
Place all ingredients except Coca-Cola in a shaker and mix well with each other. Next, take a tall glass, fill it with ice and pour alcohol. Add Coca-Cola on top (a little for those who like stronger, and more if you want to continue your party further) and decorate with a slice of lemon. To make the drink even better, add the high-quality Bacardi Superior. How to drink this smoothie? Very careful! Delicious, with a slight sourness, it can quickly get you intoxicated. So you know how they drink "Bacardi" in different countries, and have comprehensive information about its types and tastes. Now, having seen the variety of Bacardi rum in the bar and restaurant, with the appearance of a connoisseur, you will order the one that is most to your taste.