Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Cocktails are one of those sneaky places where artificial dyes can hide — think fluorescent mixers, pre-made sour mixes, and neon-colored liqueurs that light up a bar shelf. This version sidesteps all of that by leaning entirely on fresh citrus and a short list of clean, straightforward ingredients. Fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice do the heavy lifting, delivering a tart, bright backbone that no bottled mix can match. Maraschino liqueur adds a subtle floral sweetness, and a touch of simple syrup rounds everything out without any synthetic additives in sight. The double-straining step is a nice touch — it gives you a silky-smooth pour that looks as polished as anything you'd order at a proper cocktail bar. Served ice-cold in a chilled coupe with a citrus garnish, this is the kind of drink that feels genuinely elegant and completely unfussy at the same time.
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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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