Launched to the U.S. market in July 2024, Bacan Guaro is redefining aguardiente with a recent, fashionable twist on this conventional South American spirit.
Crafted with natural elements, this vegan and kosher spirit not solely elevates the class, but in addition celebrates the values of hospitality and inclusivity.
Over time, Bacan Guaro Co-Founder Ricardo March made frequent journeys to his spouse’s dwelling nation of Colombia, the place he found the untapped potential of the nation’s beloved spirit. Recognized domestically as guaro, aguardiente holds a particular place in Colombian tradition, symbolizing hospitality, celebration, and neighborhood. Impressed by its significance, March got down to deliver this cherished custom to a world viewers.
Bacan is available in two completely different strengths, 24% and 29% ABV, with notable variations between them. Bacan 24’s aroma blends candy anise and a delicate trace of citrus. The spirit possesses a silky smoothness with black licorice and delicate natural and floral layers, adopted by lingering spice. Bacan 29 provides notes of anise, black pepper, and rosemary. The anise continues to the palate, complemented by comfortable notes of citrus and ginger with a clear, refreshing end.
Bacan Guaro is a flexible spirit that shines each by itself and as a key ingredient in cocktails. Its distinctive taste profile pairs superbly with quite a lot of elements, making it a great base for artistic drink recipes. Listed here are 4 must-try Bacan Guaro cocktails to combine up and revel in!
Guarorita Pa’ Ahorita
by Gabe Urrutia
Substances
- 2 oz. Bacan Guaro 24%
- 1 oz. Lime Juice
- ½ oz. Ancho Reyes Verde
- ½ oz. Actual Mango Purée
- ½ oz. Agave Nectar
Preparation
- Put together a double rocks glass with a Tajín rim.
- Shake all elements with ice till properly chilled.
- Pressure into the ready glass over recent ice.
- Garnish with dehydrated lime wheel lime, if utilizing, and mango slice sprinkled with Tajín.
Bacan y Café
by Gabe Urrutia
Substances
- 1 ½ oz. Bacan Guaro 24%
- 1 oz. Chilly Brew Focus
- ½ oz. Espresso Liqueur
- ½ oz. Easy Syrup
Preparation
- Shake all elements with ice till properly chilled and frothy.
- Pressure right into a coupe glass.
- High with coconut foam*.
- Garnish with 3 espresso beans.
*Coconut Foam
Substances
- ¼ cup Coconut Milk
- ½ oz. Agave Nectar
Preparation
- Froth with handheld frother for 2-3 minutes or till it’s foamy.
Guaro Lychee
by Miguel Angel Martinez
Substances
- 2 oz. Bacan Guaro 29%
- 1 oz. Lime Juice
- 1 oz. Easy Syrup
- 1 ½ oz. Lychee Water
- 3 Mint Leaves
- Tonic water
Preparation
- Put together a big wine glass with ice.
- Add all elements besides the tonic water to a shaker with ice.
- Shake properly.
- Double pressure over into the ready glass and prime with tonic water.
- Garnish with two lychee nuts and mint threaded onto a cocktail decide.
Bacan Outdated Original
by Gabe Urrutia
Substances
- 2 oz. Bacan Guaro 29%
- ½ oz. Banana Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Preparation
- Add all elements right into a mixing glass and stir with ice to dilute.
- Pressure over a 2×2 ice dice into lowball glass.
- Garnish by threading a twist of orange and a cocktail cherry on decide.
