Bacardi
Bacardi is the best-known white rum in the world and is used in almost every Mojito, Cuba Libre, and Daiquiri. On this page, you’ll find out what types there are, how much alcohol they contain, what they taste like, and how best to drink them. And which glass to use.
White rum from Cuba, the bar staple for more than 160 years
Facundo Bacardí Massó started Bacardi in 1862 in Santiago de Cuba. He was one of the first to filter his rum through charcoal and age it in oak barrels. This gave him a light, smooth rum that mixes easily. That’s why bartenders still reach for it when a cocktail calls for white rum.
In 1960, the brand left Cuba, and most of its rum is now made in Puerto Rico. How much alcohol is in Bacardi? The standard bottle, Carta Blanca, has an alcohol content of 37.5% in the Netherlands. Besides white rum, there are golden and dark rums, a spiced version, and fruity flavors such as Razz and Limón.
In brief
What types of Bacardi are there?
Carta Blanca
The classic. Light and smooth, with a hint of vanilla. You can make almost any rum cocktail with it.
Carta Oro
Fuller than Blanca, with caramel and a rounder, warmer flavor.
Carta Negra
Dark and rich, with tropical fruit, vanilla, and a touch of charred wood.
Spiced
Aged rum with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with a smoky edge.
Razz
White rum with raspberry. Sweet and fruity, made for mixing.
Limón
White rum with lemon, lime, and grapefruit. Fresh, with a hint of bitterness.
Reserva Ocho
Aged for at least eight years. You can taste plum, apricot, and oak. Drink it neat or on the rocks.
For 9 out of 10 cocktails, just grab Carta Blanca.
Light and smooth, with a touch of sweetness
Vanilla and a hint of coconut
Clean and smooth. You don’t get that harsh alcohol smell of cheap white rum.
Gently sweet and slightly fruity
Sugarcane, a little almond, and tropical fruit. It has a light body, making it easy to mix.
Short and clean
A gentle warmth and a dry finish. In a cocktail, it lets the lime and mint do the work.
This is the flavor profile of Carta Blanca. Carta Oro and Reserva Ocho taste richer and woodier.
Three ways to drink Bacardi
From simple to celebratory. Each way calls for a different glass, and you’ll notice the difference in aroma and temperature.
Neat or on the rocks
Take Reserva Ocho or Carta Oro and pour 40 ml into a tumbler with one large ice cube. Small cubes melt too quickly and make your rum watery.
Glass: tumbler →Bacardi and cola
Pour 50 ml of Carta Blanca and 150 ml of cola into a highball glass filled with ice, then add a lime wedge. Squeeze the lime into the glass, and you’ve got a Cuba Libre.
Glass: highball glass →In a cocktail
Mojito, Daiquiri, Piña Colada. White rum makes more cocktails than any other base spirit. We always use Carta Blanca, served nice and cold.
Go to cocktails ↓The best cocktails with Bacardi
Mojito
White rum, lime, mint, sugar, and soda. Start here.
Cuba Libre
Rum, cola, and fresh lime juice. Made in a minute.
Daiquiri
Rum, lime, and sugar syrup, shaken ice-cold and served in a coupe.
Piña Colada
Rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, blended with ice. Tastes like the beach.The right glass for Bacardi
A Mojito is served in a highball glass, a Daiquiri in a coupe, and Reserva Ocho in a tumbler. Below are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
What people often ask us about Bacardi
Can't find your question here? Check out our cocktail recipes or send us a message.
To the cocktail recipes →What percentage alcohol does Bacardi contain?
Is Bacardi white or brown rum?
Where does Bacardi come from?
Which Bacardi do you use for a Mojito?
What's the difference between Carta Blanca and Carta Oro?
How long does Bacardi last after opening?
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