This tart, elegant cocktail is a masterclass in balance — bright citrus, a whisper of sweetness, and the subtle cherry-almond depth of maraschino liqueur all working together in one beautifully chilled glass. For anyone navigating a nickel sensitivity, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category, since many mixers, flavored spirits, and garnishes contain additives or ingredients that quietly push nickel levels up. Here, every component is clean and straightforward: white rum, freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup — nothing processed or grain-heavy that tends to be problematic. The double-straining step is a nice touch that gives you a silky-smooth pour, completely free of pulp or ice chips. Shaking it hard until the shaker frosts over is the secret to getting that perfectly diluted, ice-cold result that makes this drink so refreshing. It's the kind of cocktail that feels special enough for a dinner party but easy enough to shake up on a quiet evening at home.
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Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
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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