Macadamia Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Ernest Hemingway reportedly had this daiquiri variation made to his exact specifications at his favorite Havana bar, and one sip explains why he kept coming back. It's bracingly tart, lightly sweet, and layered with the floral complexity of maraschino liqueur — a far cry from the syrupy frozen versions most people picture when they hear "daiquiri." White rum forms the backbone, while fresh grapefruit and lime juice bring a citrus brightness that feels alive in the glass. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful touch, giving you a silky-smooth pour completely free of ice chips or pulp. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can shake this up without a second thought about what's in your glass. Serve it in a properly chilled coupe and add a grapefruit twist if you want that extra hit of aroma before the first sip. It's the kind of cocktail that makes a regular Tuesday feel like a night in 1950s Havana.
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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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