Bacardi Special

Daiquiri/Classic Sours & Riffs • July 29, 2026

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A photo of the Bacardi Special cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Freshly squeezed lime juice, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

  • 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 0.17 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
  • 0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

  • Add ice to cocktail shaker
  • Add all ingredients to shaker
  • Shake vigorously
  • Fine strain into chilled martini glass
  • Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

This playful riff on the classic Aviation trades whiskey-soaked sophistication for Caribbean sunshine, bringing together gin and white rum in a pink-hued twist that's equal parts dangerous and delightful.

The Pink Pistol Martini delivers a tropical punch with botanical backbone—the Beefeater's juniper notes dance alongside Plantation 3 Stars' grassy, slightly funky rum character, while fresh lime juice cuts through the sweetness of real grenadine and cane syrup. You'll get tart cherry notes from the grenadine balanced against bright citrus, with a smooth, lightly sweetened finish that never veers into candy territory. This one's perfect for warm-weather gatherings, sunset cocktail hours, or whenever you want something that looks as fun as it tastes. The technique is straightforward—just shake everything hard with ice and fine strain—making it accessible for home bartenders who can properly shake a drink. Pair it with light appetizers like coconut shrimp, ceviche, or prosciutto-wrapped melon, where the cocktail's citrus and fruit notes complement rather than compete with delicate flavors. That single Luxardo cherry floating in your glass isn't just pretty—it's a sweet, boozy reward waiting at the bottom of your drink.