Celery Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
This tart, citrus-forward cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched terrace somewhere tropical, even if you're just in your kitchen. White rum meets fresh grapefruit and lime juice in a shaker, with maraschino liqueur adding a subtle cherry sweetness and simple syrup rounding out the edges — it's bracingly refreshing without being overly sweet. The double-straining step is worth the extra few seconds, giving you a silky-smooth pour that looks as polished as anything a bartender would set in front of you. Celery is one of those sneaky ingredients that shows up in unexpected places — savory cocktail mixes, bloody mary blends, and pre-made sour mixes — so building this one from scratch with whole, simple ingredients keeps things clean and worry-free. Every component here is straightforward and easy to source, and the result is a beautifully balanced daiquiri that earns its legendary name. Serve it ice-cold in a properly chilled coupe and finish with a grapefruit twist for a little extra flair.
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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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