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Barracuda

Barracuda is an alcoholic cocktail built on Rum. It leans sweet, vanilla and apple. Shaken and served in a Margarita Glass. Expect about 16.6% ABV and roughly 247 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic16.6% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

247 kcalCalories
16.6%ABV
11.9gSugar
16.5gCarbs
1.98Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake pour ingredients with ice.Shaken
  2. Strain into glass, top with Sparkling wine.Strain

How to Serve

Glass
Margarita Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetVanillaApple

Supporting notes

PineappleCitrusAniseHerbal

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
  • DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Pineapple Juice6 cl

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes
Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes
Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Juice1 dash

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Barracuda?
The Barracuda is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Margarita Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 16.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 247 calories.
What does a Barracuda taste like?
Barracuda has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Vanilla, Apple, Pineapple. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Barracuda?
The Barracuda has an ABV of approximately 16.6%. That's approximately 1.98 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 247 kcal, 11.9g sugar, 16.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Barracuda typically served?
Barracuda is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Barracuda?
If you enjoy Barracuda, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Barracuda at home?
Yes. The Barracuda uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Margarita Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Barracuda with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.