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Hemingway Daiquiri

White rum, lime, grapefruit, maraschino. Hemingway's preferred drink at El Floridita — sugarless, sharper, more bitter than a regular Daiquiri.

Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken

Ingredients

  • White Rum2 ounces
  • Fresh Lime Juice½ ounce
  • Fresh Grapefruit Juice½ ounce
  • Maraschino Liqueur¼ ounce

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

Hemingway was diabetic and asked for no sugar. The maraschino provides whatever sweetness exists.

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