The Hemingway Escape

This Hemingway Daiquiri is a classic, spirit-forward cocktail that was popularized by Ernest Hemingway. This tangy and slightly sweet drink is a refreshing blend of white rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur, with an optional hint of aged rum. Served in a chilled coupe glass, it's a perfect choice for those who enjoy a well-balanced, citrusy cocktail with a touch of elegance.

The Hemingway Escape

The Hemingway Escape is a tangy and slightly sweet cocktail with a refreshing blend of white rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. white rum
  • 0.75 oz. lime juice
  • 0.50 oz. grapefruit juice
  • 2 bar spoons maraschino liqueur (about 1/3 oz.)
  • 0.25 oz. aged rum (optional)
  • Lime wheel or grapefruit wheel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur.
  3. Dry shake (shake without ice) for 10 seconds, then fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  4. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, or until the shaker becomes almost too cold to handle.
  5. Remove the coupe glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into the glass.
  6. Garnish with a lime or grapefruit slice.