Inspired by the balance and simplicity of both the classic daiquiri cocktail and the Hemingway daiquiri, this simple rum cocktail is laced with fresh strawberry flavor and pops of sparkling pink grapefruit.  It’s an easy light rum cocktail served up chilled in a coupe glass for an elegant and fun presentation.  If you love light white rum cocktails, you’ll enjoy this simple Bacardi rum recipe that makes a fruity cocktail perfect for any occasion.

As I mentioned above, this easy yet fun and colorful Bacardi cocktail is inspired by both the original daiquiri and the Hemingway daiquiri.  Great rum coupe cocktails like these draw most of their foundation from combinations of fresh tart citrus and sweetness.  ​

The Original Daiquiri Is A Mix of Simple Clean Ingredients

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In the case of a classic daiquiri cocktail, a good amount of fresh lime juice combines with the sweetness of simple syrup and, of course, the addition of light rum.  The ingredients in this classic drink make the perfect combination we so love to taste in a rum Daiquiri.  

Everything is shaken together thoroughly until nicely chilled and served up elegantly in a coupe glass with fresh lime wheels.  It’s a basic classic cocktail that’s simple, timeless, and delicious.

This Fruity Rum Coupe Cocktail Makes a Delicious Bacardi Rum Recipe For Any Occasion

In this variation, we add the fruity flavor of fresh muddled strawberries and a delicate splash of sparkling pink grapefruit at the end, taking a cue from the classic Hemingway daiquiri.  Although Ernest Hemingway himself did not add sugar to his rum cocktail, he did occasionally enjoy the addition maraschino liqueur and grapefruit juice.  

Drawing inspiration from these classic rum daiquiri cocktails, I’m making my own fun and colorful strawberry grapefruit version. It’s a delicious light rum cocktail to enjoy anytime you crave a cool and balanced fruity drink or even just an easy Bacardí rum drink.

To Make This Pink Grapefruit + Strawberry Bacardi Rum Cocktail Recipe You’ll Need:

• Fresh limes – for squeezing out all that fresh lime juice that makes up a good portion of this daiquiri inspired cocktail.
• Prepared Simple Syrup – to make this, add one cup of water to one cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is clear.  Cool and store in an airtight container.  Use to seamlessly sweeten a variety of cocktails.    
• Bacardi Light Rum – I used Bacardi Superior rum for this cocktail.  If this is not available, use a good quality light rum for the best result.
• Fresh Strawberries – for muddling in later on
• Sparkling Pink Grapefruit juice – such as Fever Tree sparkling pink grapefruit or, as I have used here, Sparkling Ice pink grapefruit.  Izze sparkling grapefruit is another great option as well. 
• Thin sliced lime wheels, thin sliced strawberries, and rose petals or edible flowers – for a fun garnish.

Make a Pink Grapefruit and Strawberry Rum Cocktail

To start the cocktail, begin by removing the tops from two fresh strawberries.  Cut each into four pieces. Now toss them into the bottom of a mixing glass, or better yet, your cocktail shaker.  Muddle the strawberry chunks until the fresh fruit juices release and berries begin to crush.

Add Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Bacardi Rum

Next, splash in fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup.  Lastly, to the same cocktail shaker, splash in the Bacardi light rum.  

Shake The Bacardi Rum Cocktail Recipe and Strain

Fill the shaker the rest of the way with fresh ice. Shake vigorously until ingredients combine and chill all the way through (and ice is slightly beginning to crush in the shaker).

Top Your Bacardi Rum Cocktail with Sparkling Grapefruit Juice and Garnish

Strain the strawberry, lime, simple syrup and rum mixture. Strain into a coupe glass or martini glass and top off  with the sparkling pink grapefruit juice.

Garnish with fresh lime slices, strawberry slices, or rose petals. 

Be sure to serve this delicious cocktail ‘up’.  It’s the perfect drink to serve nice and chilled in an elegant coupe cocktail glass.

​If you enjoyed this easy Bacardi rum recipe, be sure to check out this easy Bacardi rum mojito recipe.  It’s a simple classic mojito recipe with fresh strawberry flavor and splashes of crisp white Bacardi rum.  

You’ll also love this simple strawberry pomegranate Valentine’s Day rum cocktail made with spiced rum!  It’s a huge hit at any occasion that calls for tasty rum cocktails along with this vibrant lemon rum cocktail!

An Easy Summer Rum cocktail to sip on warm days…

I hope your enjoy this simple rum cocktail kissed with just a dash of sparkling grapefruit juice and fresh strawberries. The addition of fresh lime juice makes for a vibrant Bacardi rum drink with natural flavors to be enjoyed all summer long.  A good choice for those of you who love refreshing cocktails with a little hint of fruity fizz at the end.  

If you enjoy easy mixed drinks with rum and other fruity flavors, you’ll love this simple strawberry rum drink that makes the perfect cocktail for sipping on hot summer nights!

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