This Brand-New Bacardi Tropical Is Everything You Need for Summer

Who doesn’t love a good cocktail in the summer? Whether it’s a fresh margarita or a from-scratch mojito that’s made to knock your socks off, you’re bound to have a good time! Not surprisingly, we’re always on the lookout for the next summer sipper to get our hands on ASAP.

Now, we’ve got our eye on the new limited-edition Bacardi Tropical. It’s got a blend of seasonal flavors that can’t be beat, and we can’t wait to make mixed drinks with it all summer long.

So, What’s in Bacardi Tropical?

This particular flavor of Bacardi consists of a white rum base with mixed notes of coconut, pineapple and sweet guava. It’s got everything that’s to make your cocktails the talk of the tiki party! This particular rum was made for mixing (it even says so on the bright green and yellow label). It would go perfectly in this Guava Coconut Rum cocktail, don’t you think? Don’t forget the Pineapple Punch, either!

Each bottle of Bacardi Tropical is gluten-free, has only 100 calories per 1-1/2 ounces, features no artificial sweeteners and has a 35 ABV%. You can enjoy your drinks without any guilt, all summer long. Serve some tropical mai tais alongside a fruit charcuterie board for the best pool party of 2021!

Where Can I Get a Bottle?

Bacardi Tropical is a limited-edition flavor for the summer season and is only available at select retail locations. Check your local liquor stores for a bottle or hop onto Drizly or Total Wine to grab a 750 mL bottle for around $14. This rum won’t be around forever (sad face), so make sure to snag a bottle as soon as you spot one. Because who doesn’t want to be sipping on something tropical right about now?

White Rum Drinks to Mix for Happy Hour

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Spiked Lemonade Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Go to Recipe

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Black-Eyed SusanThe Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of vodka, rum, and pineapple and orange juices to toast your special events.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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See what classic rum drinks you should know.

Mixed Berry SangriaThis is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois

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Passion Fruit HurricanesThis is our Test Kitchen’s version of the famous Hurricane beverage that's so popular in New Orleans. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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This is how to make a New Orleans-style hurricane.

Pina ColadaVelvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can be mixed and chilled ahead of time. When ready to serve, just blend for a creamy and delicious beverage. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Mai TaiThis party favorite has been around for quite some time. It's not overly fruity and features a good blend of sweet and sour. For a splash of color, garnish with strawberries and lime.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

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New England Iced TeaWhile growing up in Massachusetts, my family spent summers at our cottage. These cocktails for the adults were a regional variation on Long Island iced tea, and they always showed up at clambakes on the beach. —Ann Liebergen, Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Maple Blackberry MojitoThis refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used other types of fruit, including raspberries, kiwi and strawberries. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

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Minty Pineapple RumThis delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe, add a bit more sugar. Save any leftover pineapple-mint syrup in an airtight glass container, or freeze the mixture in ice cube trays to use later. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

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Blueberry MojitosBlueberry and lime are two of my favorite flavors, so I added blueberries to my favorite mixed drink! This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Simple syrup will keep in the fridge for a week.—Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois

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Taste of Home

Santa’s Orange-Kissed CocktailRefreshing but not overly sweet, this drink is a festive choice for Christmas get-togethers. Serve it during cocktail hour, at dinner or even for brunch in place of mimosas. —Claire Beattie, Toronto, Ontario

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