Barley Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
This citrusy, spirit-forward cocktail is a bartender's favorite for good reason — bracingly tart from fresh grapefruit and lime, with a subtle sweetness from maraschino liqueur and a touch of simple syrup rounding everything out. White rum ties it all together with a clean, slightly tropical backbone that makes each sip feel effortlessly sophisticated. Grain-based additives can sneak into unexpected places, but every ingredient here — rum, fresh-squeezed juices, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup — is naturally free of barley and any related grains, so you can shake this one up with total confidence. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful detail that gives the finished drink a silky, polished texture you'd expect from a proper cocktail bar. Chilling your glass beforehand keeps the drink cold from the very first sip, which matters when you're working with something this bright and refreshing. Garnish with a grapefruit twist for a little aromatic drama, or keep it simple with a lime wheel — either way, this is a cocktail worth savoring slowly.
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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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