Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Margarita glass. Method: Shake pour ingredients with ice. Strain into glass, top with sparkling wine. 4.5 cl gold rum, 1.5 cl Galliano, 6 cl pineapple juice, 1 dash fresh lime juice, Top with Prosecco

**Barracuda - Cocktail** Dive into something exciting with the **Barracuda Cocktail**, a vibrant and bubbly **Tropical** **Rum** drink with an intriguing twist! This delicious **Cocktail** brings together rich gold **Rum**, the unique herbal sweetness of **Galliano**, fragrant **pineapple juice**, and a touch of zesty fresh **lime juice**, all topped off with crisp **Sparkling** Prosecco. It's a complex yet approachable blend of flavors, **Shaken** to perfection and **Served Up** (with a bubbly top) in a chilled glass. **Ingredients:** * 4.5 cl gold rum * 1.5 cl Galliano * 6 cl pineapple juice * 1 dash fresh lime juice * Prosecco to top **Preparation:** 1. Chill your glass (a **Margarita glass** or a large **Cocktail glass** works well). 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the gold **rum**, **Galliano**, **pineapple juice**, and fresh **lime juice**. 3. Add ice to the shaker. 4. **Shake** well until the shaker is frosty. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled glass. 6. Carefully **top with chilled Prosecco** (or other **sparkling wine**). 7. Serve **Straight up**, without ice in the main mixture (the Prosecco is added on top). **Notes and Tips:** * Using *fresh* **pineapple juice** makes a noticeable difference in this **Tropical Rum Cocktail**. * The dash of fresh **lime juice** adds a crucial hint of **Citrus** and acidity to balance the sweetness. * Ensure your Prosecco is well-chilled before topping the drink. * Garnish with a pineapple leaf or a lime wedge to emphasize the **Tropical** and **Citrus** notes. * The **Sparkling** top makes this drink lively and refreshing, adding a new dimension to the flavor profile. **History or Origin:** The **Barracuda Cocktail** is a more modern creation compared to many classics, reportedly originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. Its blend of **Rum**, **Galliano**, fruit juices, and **Sparkling** wine gives it a profile that fits well within the modern **Tropical** cocktail revival scene. It's a testament to how bartenders continue to innovate with flavor combinations. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** (except for the bubbly top) in a chilled **Margarita glass** or large **Cocktail glass**, the **Barracuda** has a lovely hazy yellow hue from the **pineapple juice** and **Galliano**. The top layer of **Sparkling** Prosecco adds a delicate bubbly crown. Garnished with **Tropical** elements, it looks vibrant and inviting. **Conclusion:** Looking for a **Tropical Rum Cocktail** with something a little different? The **Barracuda Cocktail** offers a unique blend of fruit, herbal notes from **Galliano**, and a refreshing **Sparkling** finish. **Shaken** and **Served Up** with bubbly Prosecco, it's a delicious and intriguing sip perfect for a sunny day or a fun gathering.