Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it, so ditch the tired box of chocolates and opt for something different this year with a little help from BACARDÍ. Rum enthusiasts, budding bartenders, and even people who just have everything will appreciate unboxing a premium bottle of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho.

Aged for a minimum of eight years under the Caribbean sun, BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho is a complex golden rum with a deep, layered, and mellow flavor of dried fruits, spices, and oaky vanilla, available nationwide for MSRP $29.99. A delicious rum neat or on the rocks, the tried-and-true golden beauty lends itself to elevated cocktail recipes, making it a natural Valentine’s Day staple fit for romance.

Whether you’re imbibing among friends or sipping alongside your significant other this V-Day, BACARDÍ recommends serving up the pink-tinged, slightly bubbly BACARDÍ Old Cuban. The effervescent creation brims with BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho and Martini & Rossi® Prosecco, resulting in a crisp and inherently festive cocktail you’re sure to be sipping all weekend long.

Everyone deserves a Valentine’s Day to remember, so grab a friend, family member or romantic partner, and treat yourselves to a day filled with love and top-notch cocktails. You can pick up a bottle of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho at liquor stores nationwide, or via Drizly and Reservebar.

BACARDÍ Old Cuban

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum
• 2½ oz. Martini & Rossi® Prosecco
• 4 mint leaves
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 2 dashes of bitters

Method: Combine all the ingredients (except prosecco) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain, and top with prosecco. Garnish with a mint leaf float.