Chicken Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
This tart, citrus-forward cocktail is a masterclass in balance — bright grapefruit, zingy lime, a hint of cherry sweetness from the maraschino liqueur, and the clean backbone of white rum all shaken together into something genuinely refreshing. It's the kind of drink that tastes like it took serious skill but comes together in minutes with a shaker and a handful of quality ingredients. The double-straining step is worth the extra effort, giving you a silky-smooth pour with zero ice chips or pulp clouding the glass. Chilling the coupe beforehand keeps every sip cold from the first to the last, which makes a real difference in a drink this delicate. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the cocktail that earns compliments without requiring a bar cart full of obscure bottles.
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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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