Coca-Cola and Bacardi Limited Announce BACARDÍ & Coca-Cola Cocktail

The Coca-Cola Company and Bacardi Limited have announced the debut of BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola as a ready-to-drink (RTD) pre-mixed cocktail. 

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025. 

“We are continuing to develop our portfolio as a total beverage company, including in the growing alcohol ready-to-drink market,” says James Quincey, chairman, chief executive officer, The Coca-Cola Company. “This new relationship with Bacardi Limited supports our strategic expansion, and we look forward to the introduction of BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola next year.” 

“We are excited to bring together two iconic brands so that consumers may enjoy one of the world’s most popular cocktails – first invented generations ago with BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola – in a high-quality, convenient format,” says Mahesh Madhavan, chief executive officer, Bacardi Limited. “Through this relationship, we will expand our reach and accessibility so that even more consumers of legal drinking age can enjoy this classic BACARDÍ rum and Coca-Cola cocktail.” 

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD packaging will feature two of the world’s most recognizable global trademarks. Family-owned Bacardi was first established in 1862 in Cuba before moving to Bermuda, while Coca-Cola debuted in 1886 in Atlanta. 

This is not the first time the two brands have come together. In 1900, the Cuba Libre cocktail was invented using BACARDÍ rum, Coca-Cola and lime at the American Bar in Havana. Combining one of the most-awarded rums and one of the world’s most popular soft drinks remains among the top bar calls globally. 

Cans will include clear responsibility symbols stating that the drink is to be enjoyed only by consumers of legal drinking age.