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Bacardi Cocktail（バカルディ・カクテル）

Bacardi Cocktail served in a coupe glass
バカルディ・カクテル · 1910sCoupe · Shaken

Rum, lime, grenadine — the Daiquiri that won a court case for its own brand.

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01Recipe

Recommended recipe

House spec — an editorial spec drawing on the sourced versions below.

Ingredients and measures
IngredientMeasure
Bacardi white rum45 ml
Fresh lime juice15 ml
Grenadine10 ml

Total volume (pre-dilution)

  1. 01

    Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.

  2. 02

    Shake until chilled.

  3. 03

    Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish.

Garnish — Lime wedge

02Taste profile

Sweetness
60Strong
Sourness*
67Strong
Bitterness
20Light
Fruitiness
55Moderate
Herbal*
0Faint
Alcohol
45Moderate
Crisp
58Moderate

Independent editorial scores, 0–100. *Estimated from the ingredient list — a profile sketch, not a verdict.

03History

Post-Prohibition New York, 1936: a court ruled a Bacardi Cocktail must use Bacardi rum — the only drink ever protected by trademark litigation.

It sits beside the Daiquiri as the same shape in a rosier mood: the grenadine adds colour and a rounder sweetness.

Origin contested — the entry keeps verified record and received legend distinct.

Sources — Difford's Guide

04Recipe versions

Each version is shown exactly as recorded in its source — unverified claims are flagged.

Total volume (pre-dilution)
  • Cuban bar spec

    Cuban bar spec

    Bacardi · 1918 · Reference · unverified

    • fresh lime juice0.5 oz
    • Grenadine2 tsp

    Shake, strain.

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05Variations

06The map

Spirits

SpiritWhite RumBrandBacardi Carta Blanca
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