Hemingway Daiquiri
A lean rum sour with grapefruit, lime, and light cherry brightness.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
The Hemingway Daiquiri blends rum with lime, grapefruit, and a touch of maraschino for a crisp, dry sour that avoids heaviness. Shaken briefly, it pours pale and citrus‑forward with subtle almond‑cherry notes from the liqueur. Compared to the classic Daiquiri, it is sharper and more aromatic.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz white rum
- • 0.75 oz lime juice
- • 0.5 oz grapefruit juice
- • 0.5 oz maraschino
- • Lime wheel
Did you know?
“Hemingway favored variations of rum sours at El Floridita in Havana, and his endorsement helped elevate the drink globally according to Cuban bar histories.”
Source:Smuggler’s Cove; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Do not oversweeten; the drink was traditionally served very dry.
How to make the Hemingway Daiquiri
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Strain into coupe.
- 3Garnish with lime wheel.
