Rum as an alcoholic drink has been known for a long time.But they were warmed by the blood of pirates and peasants on the islands of the Caribbean Sea. Until the middle of the XIX century, with the word "rum", not only the ladies, but also the gentlemen of the upper world, contemptuously wrinkled their nose. His taste was too stiff and tart, and the bouquet was given off with fusel odor. But everything has changed since 1862, when Catalan Don Faqundo Bacardi Masso arrived in Santiago de Cuba with his brother Jose. They bought a small distillery and began experimenting with distillation, coal filtration and the recipe of the Cuban rum. As a result, the brothers managed to get a drink, which in its taste qualities was radically different from the previously known. It was after this that the question arose about what and how to drink rum "Bacardi". After all, the brothers managed to offer their drink to the richest and most famous people.
Brand development
Soon the bat on the label of bottles (shoppinga sign of the company "Bacardi") began to appear frequently on the tables of the seniors of Cuba. And then it became popular all over the world. Already in 1888, the company "Bacardi" supplied its rum to the royal court of Spain. And in ten years the first cocktail on the basis of this distillate was invented. Since then, the company's products have been produced not only in large quantities, but also diversified the name of brands. Each of them has its own taste nuances. Therefore, you need to use them in different ways. How to drink rum "Bacardi" correctly, our article will tell. We will also cite recipes for the most famous cocktails based on this distillate.
Overview of the company's products
Despite the diversity of brands, the Bacardi Roma can be grouped into three categories.
- Light grades.They can be absolutely transparent, like vodka, silvery, barely golden, like white wine. Light rum differs from his brothers not only in color. He has a more sweet, but also the least characteristic taste, which fixed him the glory of "ladies' drink." Since light varieties are almost neutral, it is not customary to use them in pure form. With what they drink the white rum "Bacardi", we'll tell you later.
- Golden varieties.The color varies from light amber to dark honey. In addition to the beautiful shade, the drinks are distinguished by a characteristic vanilla note in a complex bouquet, as well as a slightly caramel flavor. This "Bacardi" is drunk chilled.
- Dark grades.Almost black color is achieved due to prolonged aging in barrels. This rum is especially popular. It is drunk in its pure form, mixed with it with cocktails and used in cooking. Only from the black "Bacardi" they cook hot alcoholic drinks, such as grog. These varieties have a very rich characteristic taste, which can not be confused with anything.
Bacardi Superior
This drink has another name - "CardBlanca ", which means" White Page ". Rum is colorless. With vodka it is related not only by the lack of color, but also by the fortress of 40% vol. Since this distillate has a slightly pronounced taste, it is used as a part of cocktails. How to drink white rum "Bacardi" correctly? To answer this question, you need to ask another: "In what situation are you going to use it?" The fact is that "Bacardi Superior" is acceptable to serve as an aperitif. Then he is drunk in pure form, slightly chilled. As accompaniment served canapé with caviar, seafood on skewers or low-fat meat sliced. During the meal of the "Bacardi Superior" or other light rum prepare simple mixes. In a high glass we mix one part of the distillate and two - the non-alcoholic component. It can be berry and fruit juices, Coca-Cola, soda water, various syrups and even coconut milk.
Legendary cocktail on the basis of "Bacardi Map of Blanca" - "Cuba Libre"
Light rum is an excellent base for alcoholic beverages.mixes. The most famous cocktail with "Bacardi Superior" is "Cuba Libre". The drink was invented in 1878 to mark the end of the War of Independence (according to another version, in 1900). To make one glass of "Free Cuba", 50 ml of white rum "Bacardi" is required. How to drink this cocktail? The international association of bartenders characterizes it as a "long-drink". A cocktail is served in highball glasses. First, ice cubes are poured into the container. Then squeezed lime juice (10 ml), poured a light rum. The glass is filled with cola (about 120 ml). The edges of the glass are decorated with a lime slice. The cocktail "Cuba Libre" has a lot of variations. Coca-Cola can replace soda, and white rum - a strong dark analog.
Ready-made cocktails in the Bacardi collection
There are no less legendary mixes based on"Map of Blanca." These are Mohito, Daikiri and Pina Kolada. They are considered complex cocktails, the preparation of which can be done only by professional bartenders. Therefore, the company "Bacardi" has established the production of ready-made beverages. Their fortress is 15% vol. The proportions of the ingredients are the most ideal. Now it is enough to unscrew the lid at the bottle and pour a cocktail on the glasses based on the light rum "Bacardi".
How to drink Mojito?Put in a tall glass of ice cubes - they will refresh the taste and make it more convex. Add the cocktail. Decorate with lime and three mint leaves. "Pina Colada" and "Daiquiri" is customary to drink through a straw. Cocktails are poured into glasses with wide edges.
Review of amber rum brand "Bacardi"
These distillates get their own cognac colorthanks to a long (at least five years) aging in oak barrels. The most common brand of this type is the Reserve Bacardi. How to drink rum amber? With the "Reserve" you can make mixes, interfering with soda, cola, juices and syrups. But most often amber "Bacardi" drink solo, throwing a glass of ice cubes into the glass. This concerns, above all, expensive brands of golden rum - "Gold" (or "Oro"), "Oakhart" ("Heart of the Oak"), "1873 Solera", "Aniejo". The exception is Bacardi 151. The strength of this rum is 75.5% vol. This brand is called to recall the brutal drink of pirates of past centuries. If you do not want to burn your throat, dilute Bacardi 151 with soda or other soda.
Cocktails based on amber rum
As we have already said, golden "Bacardi" are goodand in its pure form. For long drinks, we just add ice to make the taste of distillate more faceted, convex and refreshing. And with what is better to drink rum "Bacardi" amber? Here is the recipe for the original cocktail. You can call this beverage with a mix by a big stretch. After all, the cocktail "Spice and Ice" contains only ice cubes and rum. Separately, the saucer is served with dried fruits (washed and scalded). This prunes and dried apricots, but you can replace them with a tropical composition - dates and figs. Golden "Bacardi" can be used in those cocktails, where the recipe shows a light rum. Caramel and vanilla notes of distillate will give the whole composition a little Caribbean shade.
With what do they drink the black rum "Bacardi"?
Dark varieties of the collection have a refinedtaste, pleasant aroma. Therefore, gourmets prefer to drink such drinks without any snack, like cognac. But unlike the last distillate, which is accepted to heat in the palms, rum, on the contrary, is strongly cooled. Pour this drink into glasses with thick bottoms and walls. So it will stay cold longer. The most famous representative of the dark collection of the company is Bacardi Black. With what to drink rum this brand? It can be served as a digestive at the end of the meal, with tropical fruits. Gourmets usually decorate the edge of a glass of lime slice. This rum (it is also called "Bacardi Card Negro") is an excellent taste, combining all the aromas of the tropical islands of the Caribbean Sea - flowers, spices, notes of unprecedented fruits and wood. Interrupting such splendor is something else not worth it. Serve separately light snacks: dessert cheeses, nuts, fruits.
Rum "Bacardi Card of the Negro": what are they drinking with cocktails?
And yet gourmets came up with several recipesBlends, in which the main component is the notorious dark "Black". This is, first of all, a hot grog. "Bacardi Map of Negra" is mixed with hot water (but not boiling water), cane sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Pour grog into a wide mug with a ring instead of a handle. There is a shot with "Bacardi Black". For its preparation in a small glass pour well chilled grog. Serve with a mug of orange sprinkled with ground cinnamon. First drink rum, and then eat a flavored citrus.
