Peanut 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 give it a complexity that feels far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests. White rum ties everything together with a clean, slightly sweet backbone that lets the citrus really sing. The good news for anyone navigating nut allergies is that cocktails like this are naturally straightforward — no hidden sauces, no shared fryers, just fresh juice, spirits, and a shaker. Double-straining through a fine-mesh strainer is the move that separates a polished, silky pour from a cloudy, pulpy one, so don't skip that step. Serving it in a properly chilled coupe keeps every sip ice-cold from first to last. A grapefruit twist or lime wheel on the rim makes it look like something you'd pay serious money for at a craft cocktail bar — except you made it at home in under five minutes.
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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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