Barracuda
Gold rum, Galliano and pineapple topped with prosecco. An Italian tiki drink.
Shaken · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gold rum
- 15 ml Galliano
- 60 ml Pineapple juice
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
- 30 ml Prosecco
- Pineapple wedge (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml gold rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Galliano into the shaker
- Pour 60 ml pineapple juice into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 30 ml prosecco
- Garnish
About the Barracuda
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Barracuda FAQ
What's in a Barracuda?
45 ml gold rum, 15 ml galliano, 60 ml pineapple juice, 10 ml fresh lime juice, 30 ml prosecco, garnished with pineapple wedge.
How strong is a Barracuda?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Barracuda?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Barracuda in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
