Cocktail
Hemingway Daiquiri
How to make a Hemingway Daiquiri - the tart Daiquiri variant with white rum, grapefruit, lime and maraschino. A Cuban recipe to mix at home.
6 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
CoupetteGlass
1Serving(s)
The Hemingway Daiquiri, also called Papa Doble, is the tart favorite variant of the famous writer from the bar El Floridita in Havana. Instead of sugar, grapefruit and maraschino bring a fine, dry fruitiness to the glass. An elegant, less sweet Daiquiri for purists.
Instructions
- Add the rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice and maraschino to the shaker.
- Add plenty of ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupette.
- Garnish with a lime slice and serve.
Garnish: Lime slice
Pro tip: The Hemingway Daiquiri does without sugar syrup and is deliberately tart - if you prefer it a bit rounder, add a small bar spoon of sugar syrup.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the drink called Hemingway Daiquiri?
The cocktail was attributed to the writer Ernest Hemingway, who preferred to drink it at the bar El Floridita in Havana. It is also called Papa Doble.
Why does the Hemingway Daiquiri contain no sugar?
Hemingway is said to have rejected sugar, which is why this variant does without syrup. The natural sweetness comes solely from grapefruit and maraschino.
What is the difference from the classic Daiquiri?
The classic Daiquiri consists only of rum, lime and sugar syrup. The Hemingway variant adds grapefruit juice and maraschino and leaves out the sugar.
Ingredients
- White rum6 cl
- Fresh grapefruit juice2 cl
- Fresh lime juice1.5 cl
- Maraschino1.5 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
