BACARDI COCKTAIL—Country Club Style
This classic 1917 Country Club Style Bacardi Cocktail offers a refreshing balance of tart lime and sweet grenadine against a backbone of smooth rum. The vibrant pink hue and crisp, citrusy flavor profile make it an elegant choice for evening sipping or sophisticated gatherings. Served ice-cold in a chilled glass, it delivers a timeless taste of the golden age of bartending.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for filling a shaker.)
- 1/2 ounce Fresh lime juice (Originally '1/2 Lime Juice'. Interpreted as juice of 1/2 lime (approx. 0.5 oz or 1 tablespoon).)
- 2 dashes Grenadine (Originally 'Imported Grenadine'.)
- 1 1/2 ounces Bacardi Rum (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern standard (1.5 oz).)
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Instructions
- 1Fill a large mixing glass or cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- 2Add the fresh lime juice, grenadine, and Bacardi Rum to the shaker.
- 3Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve immediately.
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