Emulsifier Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Ernest Hemingway famously preferred his daiquiris drier and more complex than the standard version, and this recipe honors that spirit beautifully. White rum meets fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and a touch of maraschino liqueur for a cocktail that's bracingly tart, subtly floral, and endlessly refreshing. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful detail — it catches ice chips and pulp so the final pour is silky smooth in the glass. Cocktails are one of those categories where emulsifier concerns are essentially a non-issue when you're working from scratch like this, since every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: spirits, fresh citrus, and a measured pour of simple syrup. No mystery additives, no stabilizers, just clean, honest flavors shaken hard over ice. A chilled coupe and an optional grapefruit twist take the whole thing from casual to genuinely elegant without any extra effort.
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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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