Black Pepper Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
This cocktail is a bright, citrus-forward sip that balances the bold kick of white rum with the tartness of fresh grapefruit and lime, all rounded out by the subtle sweetness of maraschino liqueur. It's the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated — clean, cold, and dangerously easy to enjoy. Cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category for anyone avoiding certain spices, since pre-made mixes and flavored spirits sometimes sneak in unexpected seasonings, but this one is built entirely from straightforward, whole ingredients you can verify yourself. Every element here is naturally free of the offending spice, so you can shake and sip with total confidence. The double-straining step is a nice touch that gives the finished drink a silky, polished texture with no ice chips or pulp to interrupt the experience. A grapefruit twist or lime wheel on the rim makes it look every bit as good as it tastes.
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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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