Hemingway Special Cocktail
The Hemingway Special cocktail is a crisp, sophisticated drink said to have been created by renowned novelist Ernest Hemingway during his time in Cuba in the 1930s as an assertive, drier alternative to the Daiquiri. Its understated elegance and literary origins helped it develop popularity among bartenders and experimental customers, eventually becoming a staple in craft cocktail bars. The cocktail is now praised for its simplicity, legendary history and ageless appeal for rum connoisseurs and fans of the author.
Ingredients
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- 20mL white rum
- 10mL Maraschino liqueur
- 20mL fresh grapefruit juice
- 15mL fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- for garnish Lime or grapefruit slice
Method
- Step 1
Combine the white rum, Maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.
- Step 2
Fill the shaker with ice and shake briskly for 15-20 seconds, until thoroughly cooled.
- Step 3
Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick and Nora glass.
- Step 4
Garnish with a wedge of lime or grapefruit and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Choose a dry white rum with a crisp finish to prevent overpowering the drink’s delicate balance; avoid using aged or spiced rums here.
Preparation Tip 2
Avoid adding sugar or syrup since the cocktail is intended to be dry and tart, not sweet like a traditional Daiquiri.
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