Bacardi Alcohol Content
Bacardi Superior, the classic white rum, is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.2 A 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drink, the same as a shot of vodka.
Bacardi Spiced is a little weaker at 35%.3 Both are made in Puerto Rico.
Bacardi ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Bacardi?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how Bacardi adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| Mojito or rum and Coke (2 oz rum) | 40% | 1.3 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
A 750 ml bottle holds about 17 shots, or about 17 standard drinks. Mixed drinks often use 2 oz of rum, which is 1.3 drinks per glass.
Bacardi vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 1.5 oz shot |
|---|---|---|
| Bacardi Superior | 40% | 1.0 |
| Vodka | 40% | 1.0 |
| Captain Morgan Original Spiced | 35% | 0.9 |
| Bacardi Spiced | 35% | 0.9 |
| Fireball | 33% | 0.8 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Bacardi Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many shots of Bacardi reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Bacardi Alcohol FAQ
What proof is Bacardi?
Bacardi Superior white rum is 80 proof (40% ABV). Bacardi Spiced is 70 proof (35%).
Is Bacardi stronger than Captain Morgan?
Bacardi Superior (40%) is stronger than Captain Morgan Original Spiced (35%). The two spiced rums are both 35%.
How many shots are in a bottle of Bacardi?
A 750 ml bottle has about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle has about 39.
How many shots of Bacardi get you drunk?
Each shot is 1.0 standard drink. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Bacardi affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24065001000031. Bacardi Superior white rum label, 40% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23067001000485. Bacardi Spiced rum label, 35% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.