BACARDI COCKTAIL
This vintage 1917 recipe from The Ideal Bartender presents the classic Bacardi Cocktail in its earliest, simplest form, focusing purely on the interplay between spirit and sweetener. Combining the smooth, distinct notes of Bacardi Rum with the sweet, pomegranate-rich flavor of grenadine, this drink offers a bold and direct flavor profile unlike the lime-heavy modern versions. Served chilled in a cocktail glass, it is a vibrant red, spirit-forward sipper that highlights the quality of the rum.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for filling a mixing glass.)
- 3/4 ounce Grenadine (Originally '1/2 jigger Cusiner Grenadine'. Converted to modern measurement (1/2 jigger = 0.75 oz).)
- 1 1/2 ounces Bacardi Rum (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).)
Instructions
- 1Fill a large mixing glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour the grenadine and Bacardi Rum over the ice.
- 3Shake the mixture well until thoroughly chilled, then strain and serve into a cocktail glass.