Hemingway Daiquiri

Rum · Coupe

Also called the Papa Doble — Ernest Hemingway's sugar-free Daiquiri variant from El Floridita in Havana, with maraschino and grapefruit.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV22%
Categoryclassic
Flavortart, citrus, historic, dry

Ingredients

  • White Rum2 oz
  • Maraschino Liqueur0.25 oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
  • Fresh Grapefruit Juice0.5 oz
  • Lime Wheel1 piece

Method

  1. Add rum, maraschino, lime juice, and grapefruit juice to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe
  4. Garnish with lime wheel

Pro Tips

  • Papa's spec — double rum, maraschino, grapefruit, lime, no sugar.
  • Two limes and a grapefruit — heavy citrus, dry as a bone.
  • El Floridita in Havana was Hemingway's bar; they still serve this to homage.