Artificial Flavors Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Tart, bracingly cold, and just a little bitter, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere with a sea breeze and no obligations. The beauty of this recipe is that every drop of flavor comes from real, whole ingredients — fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, white rum, maraschino liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup. There's no flavored mix, no bottled sour blend, and no mystery additives lurking in the background, which makes it a genuinely clean pour for anyone who wants to know exactly what's in their glass. Maraschino liqueur brings a subtle cherry-almond depth that plays beautifully against the citrus without tipping the drink into sweetness. The double-straining step is worth the extra effort — it gives you a silky, crystal-clear cocktail with none of the pulp or ice chips that can muddy the texture. A grapefruit twist or lime wheel on the rim makes it look effortlessly elegant, but honestly, the drink stands on its own even without the garnish.
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1 serving
- 2 oz white rum
- ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz maraschino liqueur
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 1 grapefruit twist or lime wheel, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
- 2
Combine the white rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add the ice cubes.
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