Hemingway Daiquiri Recipe

Prepare and Chill Glass

Place a chilled coupe or martini glass in the freezer for several minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cold.

Measure Ingredients

Measure 2 oz silver rum, 3 tsp fresh lime juice, 1.5 tsp fresh grapefruit juice, 0.5 tsp maraschino liqueur and 0.5 tsp simple syrup. Use fresh-squeezed citrus for best flavor; strain if pulp or seeds are present.

Combine and Shake

Add the measured rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) until nearly full. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted.

Double Strain and Serve

Remove the chilled glass from the freezer or dump the ice water. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe/martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards and any pulp.

Garnish

Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down above the glass and giving it a short sharp squeeze, or lightly rub the rim with the twist. Drop the twist in the glass or perch a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.