• White rum
  60 ml (2 oz)

  A light, dry style works best
• Fresh grapefruit juice
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Preferably pink or ruby red
• Fresh lime juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Freshly squeezed for best flavor
• Maraschino liqueur
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Luxardo is the classic choice
• Simple syrup
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Optional, for a touch of sweetness

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Fine mesh strainer
• Citrus juicer
• Hawthorne strainer

1. 1

   Add the white rum, fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup (if using) to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. 2

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and blend the ingredients.

3. 3

   Double strain the mixture through a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

4. 4

   Garnish with a grapefruit twist or a lime wheel.

5. 5

   Serve immediately and enjoy!

• A unique twist on the classic Daiquiri with bright, citrusy flavors.
• Not too sweet—perfect for those who love a drier cocktail.
• Rich history tied to the legendary Ernest Hemingway.
• Ideal for hot days or whenever you crave a crisp, refreshing sip.
• Showcases the complexity of maraschino liqueur in a balanced way.

The Hemingway Special, also known as the Hemingway Daiquiri or Papa Doble, originated at the famed El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba, in the 1930s. Ernest Hemingway, a regular patron, requested a variation of the classic Daiquiri that was less sweet and packed with extra rum. The bartenders obliged by creating this tart, aromatic concoction featuring grapefruit and maraschino liqueur. The result was a signature drink tailored to Hemingway’s taste for bold, unsweetened libations—a perfect reflection of his adventurous spirit.