12 Bacardi 151 Recipes That Don’t Taste Like Gasoline (2024)

FAQs

How do you make 151 rum taste better? ›

Why did Bacardi stop selling “Bacardi 151” in 2016? It was discontinued because Bacardi was/is trying to clean their image up. They were concerned that the highly flammable 151 had a reputation as a danger to it's consumers potentially causing excessive drunkenness due to it's high level of alcohol.

Safety and lawsuits

Because of its high alcohol content, Bacardi 151 was particularly flammable among liquors. For this reason it was often used as the ignition source for "flaming shots" and even for at-home pyrotechnic stunts.

Cruzan 151 - this is a good light Spanish-style overproof that I'd use in recipes that call for Bacardi 151. Don Q 151 - similar to Cruzan 151.

In a co*cktail shaker, add ice, light rum, Bacardi 151 Rum, lime juice, orange juice, passion fruit juice, simple syrup, and grenadine. Shake to chill. Strain into hurricane glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange wedge, pineapple wedge, and cherry.

Well, unfortunately BACARDÍ 151 rum had to be discontinued in 2016, but the legend of our Over Proof rum lives on in the memories of its loyal fanbase. Why was BACARDÍ 151 rum discontinued?

1. Polmos Spirytus Rektyfikowany Vodka. The world's strongest liquor is a rectified Polish spirit typically used by home distillers to create their own flavored vodkas. You can drink it straight, but since it's practically pure alcohol, it has a powerful kick so it's generally not recommended.

An unopened bottle of rum doesn't go bad. Unopened rum can last for decades upon decades. But once the bottle is opened, rum goes pretty fast. Seaspirits Distillery, master rum distillers, recommend drinking a bottle of rum within 6 months of opening.

Flavor Profile: Bacardi 151 had a bold, distinctive taste with notes of caramel and vanilla coupled with a fiery warmth that commanded respect from those who consumed it.

What is lemon hart 151? ›

Identified by name in many of the most popular tiki drinks, Lemon Hart 151 is the gold standard for overproof rums. Punchy but balaned, it uses a blend of high proof Demerara rums to create a unique taste profile that pairs perfectly with many co*cktails.

Yes, all of Bacardi's spirits such as their rum, tequila, and Bacardi 151 are highly alcoholic liquors that can easily get you intoxicated if you consume too much of it.

For smaller, more intimate gatherings, Bacardi Black offers a robust flavor profile with hints of tropical fruits, caramel, and vanilla, underpinned by a smoky oak finish. This darker, more intense rum is ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks, providing a warm, inviting atmosphere for your guests.

Bacardi 151

At 75.5% alcohol (151 proof), this rum is not to be taken lightly. If used to make a mojito, I strongly suggest only imbibing one as drinking two might require you to explain why you removed all of your clothing and streaked through the streets.

I combined one split vanilla bean, five charred oak cubes (those things are strong!), and a half teaspoon of cacao nibs with the rum in a mason jar, and then let it sit out of the way for a few weeks. I tasted the rum occasionally, and decanted it into a new bottle once I liked the flavor.