Hemingway Special

A dry, citrusy rum drink with grapefruit, lime, and maraschino liqueur.

IBA ClassicClassicRumCitrusFruityShaken
A hazy, pale pink Hemingway Special Daiquiri served up in a coupe glass, garnished cleanly with a fresh lime wheel floating on top.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe or cocktail glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz White rum Light rum keeps it crisp.
  • 1.5 oz Grapefruit juice Fresh is great, bottled works.
  • 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur Luxardo-style.
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice Balances the grapefruit and rum.

How to make it

  1. Add white rum, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
  5. Serve cold.

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