Hemingway Daiquiri
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri for Hemingway—white rum balanced with grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino.
26%
ABV
181
Calories
Coupe
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
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Method
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Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake hard until well-chilled
Double strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit wedge (optional)
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use fresh grapefruit and lime
Don’t oversweeten—its charm is in the dryness
Double strain to remove excess ice chips
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Hemingway Daiquiri.
La Floridita #4
A pivotal evolution of the classic Daiquiri, created by Constantino Ribalaigua Vert at Havana's El Floridita bar in the 1930s, introducing the subtle, nutty sweetness of maraschino liqueur.
Frozen Hemingway Daiquiri
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri rendered frosty—white rum, grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino blended with ice.
History & Heritage
“Constante Ribalaigua at Havana's El Floridita devised this sugar-free daiquiri in the 1930s for Ernest Hemingway, who favored dry, tart drinks. Listed as the "Daiquiri No. 3," it married rum, lime, grapefruit and maraschino and later became known worldwide as the Hemingway Daiquiri.”
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Frozen Hemingway Daiquiri
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri rendered frosty—white rum, grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino blended with ice.
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