OK, who needs a Breezer?. Review on Bacardi Breezer

When I first heard of it, I had had a semi-start. Did Santosh mispronounce it, or did I err in hearing, but I wondered why had Bacardi to launch a lingerie line.

Only after Santosh (proprietor of my neighbourhood wine store- Santosh Wines. How apt a name for a wine store….... satisfaction) showed me the bottles, I realized that it was Bacardi Breezer and not what I oddly heard (rather, he said)

I inspected the Plain-Jane bottles, the trademark Bacardi bat logo et al. and as my eyes lurked I had a full-fledged start. “Santosh!! 4.8% v/v alcohol, in just 275 ml?? You think, I have kindergarten kids invited over to my party?”

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Temporarily, that spelt an end of Bacardi Breezer for me. Till recently, an overbearing Aunt almost forced them down my throat, when at some gatt-togaatherr (that’s what they call it) at her place

Uncleji was as usual high, and as usual sermonizing to an as usual bored audience. The topic this time was the distressing trends of non-alcoholism in the youth of this day (meaning me and his sons). “These days youngsters have forgotten how to live, with all this health-shealth bullshit.” (I mean we guys drink sometimes, but don’t like to make a big deal of it)

Auntyji intervened saying, “Arre baba, don’t force. Here beta, I have the right thing for you, have a Bacardi Breezer.”

She gave me a Cranberry flavoured one. Since I couldn’t help but note its markedly medicinal taste, I calmly conducted my customary practice when stuck in situations like these. I poured the bulk of it in the nearest available receptacle (a fish tank, in this case) and as I pretended to mingle, more of it in others (potted petunias, over a balcony and so on)

“Finished already,” returned Auntyji before I knew it, “here have another one.”

Now it was Orange. And as I took it, I cringed invisibly.

Hmm… this one was much better. It even smelt of oranges, a fruit I like. I guzzled it down within seconds. And went ahead and asked for another one at the bar. I picked up a Lime, which was the best among the three. Or was Orange better? Cranberry, however I have banned.

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These are (very) mild alcoholic drinks of sparkling water, some alleged fruit juices, and a miniscule amount of Bacardi Rum. My cousins (who were on their fifth Breezer by then) and I had this to conclude, after our wise discussions.

a) It works only for those who don’t drink normally and would like to relax a bit.

b) Being super sweet, it would work well for those who wouldn’t mind a light alcohol drink but didn’t like the bitter taste of beer.

c) If getting a massive high is your intention, you will need to consume at least 6-8 bottles. Which won’t be the most prudent thing to do price-wise. Unless, of course you are at an Uncleji’s gatt-togaatherr.

d) Nor is it for serious drinkers. For them it would be akin to drinking a soft drink.

e) It would be more of a refresher to start a party with.

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After a few Breezers, I do admit to only a wee n slight sharpening of intellect! (I don’t know if I’m making my point)

All in all, I rather have good old Bacardi itself, and let the Breezers be. Three of them didn’t make me half as 'happy' as three pegs of the real Bacardi would have (even small would have done, thank you). What am I advocating? I hope kids aren’t reading this. I hope Sushma auntyji (as in Swaraj) doesn’t jail me.

Nevertheless, I've been buying them now and then to serve to ladies during parties. That reminds me of how incongruous the term ‘ladies' drink’ seems for something like gin. No lady (at least the few I can claim to know) seems to like gin anyway.

I also buy this version of Bacardi among other reasons for the silly kick that it provides to hear Santosh shout, “Char breezer dena, do orange aur do lime.”

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PS: CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH (Sorry to end it like a wet blanket, but that’s the way it is)

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