Hemingway Special

IBA

Developed at El Floridita bar in Havana during Ernest Hemingway's decades-long residency in Cuba, this cocktail was reportedly crafted to suit his preference for less sugar and more citrus. Grapefruit juice adds a dry, pithy bitterness alongside lime, while Maraschino liqueur provides a subtle floral sweetness that keeps the rum from dominating.

Classic

Ingredients

  • 2 ozWhite Rum
  • 0.5 ozLime Juice
  • 0.5 ozMaraschino Liqueur
  • 1 ozGrapefruit Juice

Preparation

Shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake until well chilled.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

citrus
33%
dilution
32%
fruity
30%
sweet
24%
sour
24%
heat
15%
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