Walnut Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Tart, refreshing, and just a little sophisticated, this cocktail is a beautiful balance of citrus brightness and the subtle cherry-almond sweetness of maraschino liqueur. White rum ties everything together with a clean, slightly sweet backbone that lets the fresh grapefruit and lime shine without competing. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful detail — it gives you a silky-smooth pour with zero ice chips or pulp, the kind of finish you'd expect from a proper cocktail bar. Cocktails are one of those categories where nut-related concerns rarely come up, but it's still worth knowing that every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. No obscure infusions, no flavored spirits with mystery additives — just rum, fresh citrus, a touch of liqueur, and simple syrup. Chill your glass while you shake, and you'll have something genuinely impressive ready in 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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