Jul 14 2026

Hemingway Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Rum, Cherry liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, granulated reduction.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sugar Reduction

    In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Mix the Drink

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the rum, cherry liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and 1/2 oz of the sugar reduction. Shake well until chilled.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or cherry if desired.

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