Hazelnut Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
This tart, citrus-forward cocktail is a bartender's favorite for good reason — bright grapefruit, fresh lime, and a hint of maraschino liqueur balance the white rum into something genuinely elegant. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring any obscure techniques or hard-to-find equipment. Nut allergies can make ordering cocktails at a bar a nerve-wracking experience, since flavored liqueurs and specialty syrups sometimes hide unexpected ingredients — but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The double-straining step is a small but worthwhile move that gives you a silky-smooth pour with zero ice chips or pulp clouding the glass. Chilling the coupe beforehand keeps the drink cold from the very first sip, which makes a real difference with a cocktail this refreshing. A grapefruit twist or lime wheel on the rim turns it into a proper showstopper, whether you're mixing for guests or just treating yourself on a Friday night.
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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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