If you love a Classic Daiquiri, then you have to try this Hemingway Daiquiri! With only four ingredients, it’s an easy cocktail to make whenever you are in the mood!
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Classic Daiquiri vs. Hemingway Daiquiri
Let’s just start out by saying that I love daiquiris. There is nothing I enjoy more than sitting on my back porch sipping the Best Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri, so good.
When I think of daiquiris, I think of Papa Hemingway. He knew his way around cocktails and was quoted as saying,“Don’t bother with churches, government buildings or city squares. If you want to know about a culture, spend a night in its bars.”
A classic daiquiri is made with rum, lime juice and simple syrup. A Hemingway Daiquiri is made with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur. Without the simple syrup and the addition of the grapefruit juice and the maraschino liqueur, the Hemingway Daiquiri is less sweet, and many people prefer it!
Hemingway Daiquiri
While all of the Hemingway Daiquiris that I found contained the same ingredients, some recipes varied the amounts and ratios. I looked through my extensive cocktail book collection and found one in Savory Cocktails: Sour Spicy Herbal Umami Bitter Smoky Rich Strong from Greg Henry. I have followed his blog, Sippity Sup for as long as I can remember.
In the book, Greg notes that it has been said that Hemingway followed a “12-a-day rule.” Well, when the daiquiri tastes this good, I can see why! I had to stop myself at 2! So good and refreshing!
Perfect for sipping out on the porch in the summer or curled up on the couch watching The Game of Thrones and trying to pretend you understand what is going on.
To make this easy cocktail you’ll need a cocktail shaker, measuring glass, strainer and a cocktail glass.
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Hemingway Daiquiri
Hemingway's take on a daiquiri! Includes rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz rum white
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon maraschino liqueur
Instructions
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Halfway fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add the rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur to the cocktail shaker.
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Shake until well chilled.
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Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with lime.
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LL says
Oh my! All of this sounds good. I’m not a fan of grapefruit juice but I will give the Hemingway a try! It looks and sounds good! Might try it over the weekend. I will let you know.
Pam Greer says
I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Amanda Vaughn says
I love a good cocktail and I want to make all of these immediately! This sounds so much better than a regular daiquiri. I can’t wait to try this.
Pam Greer says
You’ll have to let me know what you think.
Catherine Brown says
Now that is a cocktail! Very nice. Looking forward to making this one this weekend, Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Pam Greer says
It’s so good!
Rhiannon says
This sounds so delicious! I love daiquiris and this one sounds divine (haha not sure I could do 12 a day though – wow that Hemingway must have been able to drink 😳)
Pam Greer says
Yes, Hemingway was a master drinker!
Dannii says
This sounds like such a refreshing drink. I always enjoy rum based cocktails.
Pam Greer says
Me too!
Krissy Allori says
I love a good tart cocktail! This recipe is so simple yet so delicious!
Pam Greer says
It is!
Ginny McMeans says
I’m so glad to have found this Daiquiri with a twist. The maraschino liqueur and contrasting grapefruit sounds just delicious!
Pam Greer says
It is delicious!
camila says
that’s just what I need today!! Perfect for relaxing and kicking back!
Pam Greer says
Yes, it is!