Wheat Free Classic Hemingway Daiquiri
Ernest Hemingway famously preferred his daiquiris drier and more tart than the standard recipe, and this version honors that spirit with a sophisticated balance of white rum, fresh citrus, and the subtle cherry-almond sweetness of maraschino liqueur. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no label-reading anxiety — just a beautifully composed cocktail made from things you can trust. The double-straining step is worth the extra effort, giving you a silky-smooth pour with none of the ice chips or pulp that can muddy the texture. Fresh grapefruit and lime juice are non-negotiable for getting that bright, bracingly tart backbone right, so skip the bottled stuff if you can. Chilling the glass beforehand keeps the drink cold from the very first sip, which matters when there's no sugar-heavy mix masking the flavors. It's the kind of cocktail that feels like it belongs on a terrace somewhere warm, but it comes together in minutes right at your own bar.
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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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