Paraben Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Tart, citrus-forward, and bracingly cold, this cocktail is a masterclass in balance — the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually taste what's in your glass. Fresh grapefruit juice and fresh lime juice do the heavy lifting here, delivering bright acidity that plays beautifully against the subtle sweetness of maraschino liqueur and a touch of simple syrup. Because every ingredient is squeezed, measured, or poured from a bottle with a clean, recognizable label, you're not dealing with the synthetic preservatives and fragrance compounds that sneak into so many pre-made mixers and commercial cocktail syrups. Parabens are a surprisingly common additive in flavored syrups and bottled juice blends, so building this drink from scratch with fresh citrus is the smartest move you can make. The double-straining step is a small but satisfying detail — it gives you a silky, chip-free pour that looks as polished as anything a bartender would set in front of you. Serve it ice-cold in a properly chilled coupe and it's genuinely hard to beat on a warm evening.
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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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