Aged for 10 years and finished with notes of oak, vanilla, dried fruit, and subtle spice, Bacardi Diez is a premium sipping rum that truly shines in refined cocktails. These four recipes are smooth, bold, and perfect for rum lovers who enjoy depth and elegance in every glass.
1. Diez Old Fashioned
A rum-forward twist on a classic
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bacardi Diez
- ¼ oz simple syrup (or demerara syrup)
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange peel (garnish)
Instructions
- Add simple syrup and bitters to a rocks glass.
- Add ice and Bacardi Diez.
- Stir gently until chilled.
- Express orange peel over the glass and garnish.
Flavor notes: Warm oak, vanilla, and citrus with a smooth finish.
2. Tropical Diez Daiquiri
Bright, smooth, and elevated
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bacardi Diez
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Flavor notes: Crisp citrus balanced with aged rum richness.
3. Golden Honey Rum Sour
Smooth, slightly sweet, and sophisticated
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bacardi Diez
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
- Optional: egg white (for foam)
- Lemon peel or cherry (garnish)
Instructions
- Dry shake all ingredients (no ice) if using egg white.
- Add ice and shake again.
- Strain into a coupe or rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with lemon peel or cherry.
Flavor notes: Velvety texture with honeyed citrus and spice.
4. Diez Spiced Sunset
Warm spice meets bright citrus
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bacardi Diez
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- ½ oz cinnamon or spiced simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Orange slice & cinnamon stick (garnish)
Instructions
- Add rum, orange juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake lightly and strain into an ice-filled highball.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with orange slice and cinnamon stick.
Flavor notes: Smooth oak, citrus brightness, and cozy spice.
Perfect For:
- Date nights
- Holiday gatherings
- Rum tastings
- Elevated home bartending
