August is National Rum Month, and BACARDÍ Rum knows exactly how to turn up the celebration. Born in Cuba and now proudly produced in Puerto Rico, the brand carries a rich Caribbean heritage that flows through every bottle.

With over 160 years of history and an award-winning lineup, BACARDÍ remains the go-to rum for everything from timeless tropical classics to bold, modern cocktails inspired by the vibrant spirit of the islands.

This year, BACARDÍ is celebrating in two exciting ways:

1. The BACARDÍ Colada Club– a multi-city program popping up in13 cities across the U.S. throughout August, featuring bold, bartender-crafted riffs on the classic Piña Colada made with BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho and Santa Teresa 1796. These limited-time cocktails showcase the versatility of premium rum and are available at select bars and restaurants nationwide.

For more details on participating cities and where to sip these one-of-a-kind BACARDÍ Piña Colada twists, visit the official Colada Club microsite HERE.

2. The easy, crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes below.
They are perfect for summer gatherings – from beachdays and backyard BBQs to rooftop nights.

BACARDÍ Gingerberry Punch – A crisp, refreshing party favorite made with BACARDÍ Superior Rum, cranberry juice, ginger ale, fresh lemon & lime juice, and a splash of orange bitters.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz BACARDÍ Superior Rum

• 2 oz Cranberry Juice

• 2 oz Ginger Ale

• ¼ oz Lime Juice

• ¼ oz Lemon Juice

• 2 dashes Orange Bitters

Method: Combine all ingredients into a punch bowl. Pour over a block of ice. Serve over ice in individual rocks glasses. Garnish with lime wedge and cranberry.

BACARDÍ Rum Negroni – A sophisticated summer twist on the classic, with BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum, MARTINI & ROSSI Riserva Speciale Rubino, and MARTINI & ROSSI Bitter Liqueur.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum

• 1 oz MARTINI & ROSSI Riserva Speciale Rubino

• 1 oz MARTINI & ROSSI Bitter Liqueur

Method: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange wedge or twist.

BACARDÍ Tropical Storm – A vibrant island blend of BACARDÍ Tropical Flavored Rum, juicy pineapple, creamy coconut, and sweet guava.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz BACARDÍ Tropical Flavored Rum

• 1 oz Lime Juice

• 1 oz Orange Juice

• 1 oz Pineapple Juice

• ½ oz Passion Fruit Syrup

Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a highball glass over cubed ice. Garnish with orange wedge.