How to drink "Bacardi" in bars around the world

To date, "Bacardi", perhaps, is the most famous brand of Roma. It is sold in almost 100 countries around the world, and drinkers use it as a pure form, and use it as an ingredient in many cocktails. The history of this alcohol totals more than 150 years, and originates in Cuba. It was in 1862 that Don Facundo Bacardi made it, and then perfected the taste and quality of the drink, which over the course of one and a half centuries received more than 200 awards at prestigious international exhibitions. The manufacturer produces several of its types, they differ not only flavorings - lemon, orange, raspberry, coconut, apple and melon, but also quality - standard, white, without any additives, black, top quality (Bacardi Superior), special and very strong Bacardi 151, and the most expensive - gold. Bottles traditionally contain 750 ml, and the strength of the contents is 37.5 degrees. Caloric content in pure form is 200 kcal per 100 ml.

How to drink "Bacardi" with mixes and in its pure form

Contrary to the fact that the drink is strong, lovers use it in its pure form, pouring into a low glass "roks" with ice. But this alcohol is extremely good, if it is supplemented with various additives, even the simplest ones. Each species of "Bacardi" has its own pair among its non-alcoholic fizzy counterparts, which only improve its taste. To get an excellent 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 interfere with svepes 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, apple variety is most often served with 7up, and melon - with cranberry juice, again, red-boll or tonic. Of course, you can make your own mix by simply diluting rum with your favorite juice or soda.

How to drink "Bacardi" in different countries

Traditionally, Cuba prefers rum in its pure form or in the form of the famous cocktail "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, not particularly ceremony, mixed the Coke with rum, ice and a slice of lemon, and proclaimed "Freedom to Cuba"! Of course, the barman did not lose his head and immediately remembered the simple recipe for the drink with a loud name.

For its preparation, we need 1 part of a white variety of rum, 2 parts of Coca-Cola, a little lemon juice and a lime slice. We connect the ingredients with each other, add ice and lemon juice, stir with a stick and decorate. We enjoy and then we repeat.

By the way, cocktails often use a variety of "Bacardi" - white. How to drink and prepare mixes with other flavors yourself? Let's borrow the experience of the best bartenders in America. To begin with, you can make a simple "Bacardi-Martini", which many ladies will prefer as a digestiva. Home bartender 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, you can cook "Long Island Ice Tea" (Long Iceland Ice Tea). For him in your bar should be:

• 30 ml of vodka;
• 30 ml of gin;
• 30 ml of rum "Bacardi";
• 30 ml of tequila;
• 30 ml of Liquor Triple Sec;
• As well as 30 ml of lemon juice, better fresh, Coca-Cola and ice cubes.

All ingredients, except Coca-Cola, put in a shaker and mix well with each other. Next, take a tall glass, fill it with ice and pour the alcohol. From above add Coke (a bit for those who love stronger, and more if you want to continue your party) and decorate with a slice of lemon. To make the drink even better, add there quality "Bacardi Superior". How to drink this cocktail? Very careful! Tasty, with a light sour, he can quickly intoxicate you. So you know how to drink "Bacardi" in different countries, and you have exhaustive information about its types and tastes. Now, seeing the variety of rum "Bacardi" in the bar and restaurant, you will order the expert with the kind of connoisseur that you most liked to taste.