Sesame Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Tart, citrusy, and just a little funky from the maraschino liqueur, this is the kind of cocktail that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere warm and unhurried. The combination of white rum, fresh grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice creates a balance that's bright without being sharp, and the simple syrup rounds everything out beautifully. Cocktails are one of those categories where sesame is genuinely never a concern — no hidden sauces, no seasoned rims, no mystery blends — so you can shake this one up with total confidence. The double-straining step is worth the extra few seconds; it gives the finished drink a silky, polished texture that elevates the whole experience. A grapefruit twist or lime wheel on the rim makes it look like something you'd pay good money for at a proper bar. Shake it hard until that shaker is ice-cold, pour it into a properly chilled coupe, and drink it immediately while it's at its absolute best.
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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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