Soy Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Ernest Hemingway reportedly had this cocktail tweaked to his exact taste — less sweet, more citrus, more spirit — and the result is one of the most balanced daiquiris ever put in a glass. White rum meets fresh grapefruit juice, bright lime, a touch of maraschino liqueur, and just enough simple syrup to tie it all together without tipping into candy territory. The double-straining step is what gives it that silky, crystal-clear finish you'd expect from a proper cocktail bar. Cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category when you're avoiding soy, since some flavored liqueurs and pre-made mixes sneak it in through additives or emulsifiers — here, every ingredient is straightforward and clean. Fresh-squeezed citrus does the heavy lifting, and the short ingredient list means there's nowhere for anything unwanted to hide. Shake it hard until that shaker is genuinely frosty, and you'll have something cold, tart, and seriously impressive in your hand.
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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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