Hemingway Daiquiri
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri for Hemingway—white rum balanced with grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino.
26%
ABV
medium
Difficulty
coupe
Glass
Flavor Profile
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.”
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
Flavor Journey
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Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Hemingway Daiquiri.
La Floridita #4
Adds a touch of simple syrup for balance.
Changes
Papa Doble
Doubles the rum and serves the drink blender-crushed, staying true to Hemingway's order.
Changes
Frozen Hemingway Daiquiri
Blends the ingredients with crushed ice for a slushy texture.
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