Hemingway Special
CLASSIC · WHITE RUM

Hemingway Special

Hemingway reportedly suffered from diabetes and disliked sweet cocktails, so this drink was designed with minimal sugar - maraschino provides just enough sweetness without syrup.

Ingredients
White Rum60 ml
Fresh Grapefruit Juice40 ml
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml
Fresh Lime Juice15 ml
Ice
Glassware
cocktail glass
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Add white rum, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, and maraschino liqueur into a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled large cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, ungarnished.

From the Bartender

Hemingway reportedly suffered from diabetes and disliked sweet cocktails, so this drink was designed with minimal sugar - maraschino provides just enough sweetness without syrup. For maximum authenticity, use a high-quality Cuban-style white rum such as Havana Club 3 Año.

Rating
4.0· 1 sip logged
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