Hemingway Daiquiri Recipe

When most people think of the daiquiri, they think of a rum and sugar-soaked frozen poolside concoction often made with strawberries. While they wouldn’t be entirely wrong, the classic daiquiri recipe is actually a much tamer drink that dates back to Cuba well over 100 years ago.

The original daiquiri was made with white rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar—served straight up in a chilled coupe glass. Unfortunately, the daiquiri has gotten butchered over the years just like the margarita. Tequila soaked in artificial sweeteners with something they actually consider to be citrus? I digress.

The Hemingway Daiquiri is a more dynamic variation of the classic daiquiri, famously named after Ernest Hemingway. History tells us this was his drink of choice while he was writing and living in Cuba. From what I’ve read, the cocktail slowly evolved over time to Hemingway’s exact liking.

Hemingway Daiquiri Ingredients

The Hemingway Daiquiri poses two very important differences from the classic daiquiri. Maraschino liqueur and fresh grapefruit juice. The maraschino and grapefruit add another dimension by contributing a unique combo of nicely balanced flavors while cutting the tartness of the lime. I prefer the Hemingway over the original any day.

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