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Hemingway Daiquiri
DifficultyBeginner
Craft the iconic Hemingway Daiquiri, a tart and elegant twist on the classic daiquiri featuring white rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and maraschino liqueur. A crisp, sugar-free favorite made famous by the writer himself — bold, citrusy, and utterly refreshing.
Optional: ¼ oz simple syrup (Hemingway drank it unsweetened, but this balances the sharpness)
Ice
Garnish: Lime wheel, grapefruit twist, or brandied cherry
1
Add rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and (optional) syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel, grapefruit twist, or a brandied cherry for contrast.
Pairing Suggestions
2
Grilled fish tacos with citrus slaw
Tuna tartare or ceviche
Cuban-style roast pork
Salty Marcona almonds or olives
Lime cheesecake or grapefruit sorbet
Its crisp citrus and maraschino profile pair beautifully with seafood, salty bites, or zesty desserts.
Tips & Notes
3
Maraschino liqueur adds herbal, nutty complexity — not to be confused with syrup from maraschino cherries.
Hemingway preferred no sugar, but most modern drinkers appreciate a touch of simple syrup for balance.
Use fresh grapefruit juice — bottled will mute the brightness.
This cocktail is sometimes called the Papa Doble, referring to the double-strength version Hemingway ordered in Havana.
Side Info
4
The Hemingway Daiquiri was created for Ernest Hemingway at El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba. A diabetic, Hemingway requested a version of the daiquiri with no sugar and extra rum. The result became a legend — dry, sharp, and poetic in its restraint. It’s a daiquiri for grown-ups.
Optional: ¼ oz simple syrup (Hemingway drank it unsweetened, but this balances the sharpness)
Ice
Garnish: Lime wheel, grapefruit twist, or brandied cherry
Directions
1
Add rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and (optional) syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel, grapefruit twist, or a brandied cherry for contrast.
Pairing Suggestions
2
Grilled fish tacos with citrus slaw
Tuna tartare or ceviche
Cuban-style roast pork
Salty Marcona almonds or olives
Lime cheesecake or grapefruit sorbet
Its crisp citrus and maraschino profile pair beautifully with seafood, salty bites, or zesty desserts.
Tips & Notes
3
Maraschino liqueur adds herbal, nutty complexity — not to be confused with syrup from maraschino cherries.
Hemingway preferred no sugar, but most modern drinkers appreciate a touch of simple syrup for balance.
Use fresh grapefruit juice — bottled will mute the brightness.
This cocktail is sometimes called the Papa Doble, referring to the double-strength version Hemingway ordered in Havana.
Side Info
4
The Hemingway Daiquiri was created for Ernest Hemingway at El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba. A diabetic, Hemingway requested a version of the daiquiri with no sugar and extra rum. The result became a legend — dry, sharp, and poetic in its restraint. It’s a daiquiri for grown-ups.
