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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Hemingway Daiquiri Cocktail

    LAST UPDATED: June 10, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: January 13, 2016 By Toni Dash 24 Comments

    Hemingway Daiquiri Cocktail

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    The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail in a cocktail glass rimmed with a lime slice

    The Hemingway Daiquiri,  a favorite cocktail of Ernest Hemingway is bright and citrusy, with rum and luxardo. Originated to his tastes at the bar El Floridita in Cuba, now you can make them at home!
    The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail in a cocktail glass rimmed with a lime slice

    The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail in a cocktail glass rimmed with a lime slice
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    Have you ever been asked that question about picking 3 people to be at a dinner party, figures dead or alive?

    Maya Angelou has always been on my list, but I’d love to have Ernest Hemingway there too. He lived life large and hard from what I gather.

    A prolific Nobel Prize winning novelist, he palled around with the bohemians of 1920’s Paris such as Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce and other artistic luminaries of the time.

    They were all probably struggling then while drinking absinthe together but found fame later in their careers or after their deaths.

    cocktail glass with a Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail

    Hemingway  was a big game hunter in Africa, loved bullfighting in Spain and deep-sea fishing in Florida where he lived beginning in the late 1920’s.

    On the tail end of a business trip to Florida years ago, I hopped down to Key West for the weekend. The Hemingway House was open for tours and I gladly went along.

    I don’t recall many specifics other than that feel of the house, dark woods with an exotic tropical sensibility, was what I imagined his life to feel like.

    The property was full of decedents of a 6 toed cat he had that passed the trait down to its ancestors, hundreds of them it seemed, all of which would prowl and pounce unexpectedly throughout the tour.

    The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail next to a bottle of Luxardo and fresh citrus fruits

    History of the Hemingway Daiquiri

    This all brings me to the Hemingway Daiquiri. A cocktail dripping with lore.

    Some say it was Hemingway’s favorite, and he’d readily down a dozen in a sitting.

    Apparently created his favorite watering hole in Cuba, El Floridita, the original recipe emerged after much experimentation with versions of the daiquiri.

    What IS a Hemingway Daiquiri?

    Unlike the overly sweet, blender vacation drink of the here and now, the Hemingway Daiquiri is to the point. White rum, fresh citrus juices and a bit of Luxardo, a maraschino liqueur (think of the unique flavor in Maraschino Cherries).

    What Does a Hemingway Daiquiri Taste Like?

    It’s fresh yet not flirtatious. A touch of sweetness with a clean finish.

    I can’t imagine putting down a dozen in a sitting but one or two will remind you of the origins of cocktails; a more sophisticated pleasure, not sweetened with a purpose of tricking one into thinking they are child’s play.

    The Hemingway Daiquiri is a cocktail of a bygone era….which must mean it’s poised to spring back into vogue momentarily!

    glass with a Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail. on a white cocktail napkin

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    The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail in a cocktail glass rimmed with a lime slice

    The Hemingway Daiquiri

    The supposed favorite cocktail of Ernest Hemingway, originating from a favorite bar in Cuba, El Floridita. Signature flavors of fresh lime and grapefruit combine with white rum and a touch of Luxardo to make a fresh, very lightly sweet cocktail. Fresh in the winter, refreshing in the summer.
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    Course: Cocktails, Cocktail Syrup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces White Rum (Cuban if you have it!)
    • ¾ ounce fresh Lime Juice
    • ½ ounce fresh Grapefruit Juice
    • ½ ounce Luxardo liqueur
    • Garnish: Lime slice

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a shaker with a handful of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
    • Garnish with lime slice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 10.2mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Chasing Joy says

      January 13, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      I’ve never heard of the Hemingway daiquiri. I’m a fan of grapefruit juice so I’d like to try it.

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    2. Liz Mays says

      January 13, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Wow, I’d be happy to sip on this refreshing cocktail. Those flavors sound like they’re perfect together.

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    3. Marcie W. says

      January 13, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      I really want to try Luxardo, as I love maraschino cherries. This cocktail sounds delicious and it totally makes me think of sunshine and summer.

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    4. Donna says

      January 13, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      While this drink sounds good, I have to say that it looks even better. I will have to give it a try.

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    5. Kecia says

      January 13, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      I would like to try a Hemingway daiquiri! I think he would have been a very interesting man to meet too.

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    6. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

      January 13, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Delicious sounding drink aside, that glass is BEAUTIFUL! Is it real crystal? I would love a cocktail hour with those!

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      • Toni Dash says

        January 13, 2016 at 2:46 pm

        Good eye! I love glasses too. It IS real, and very heavy. A friend gave us two as a wedding gift. My guess is they are antique. And perfect for this cocktail!

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    7. Pam says

      January 13, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      I have never had a Hemingway Daquiri before. It would be perfect to serve at a boozy book club.

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      • Toni Dash says

        January 13, 2016 at 2:46 pm

        Especially if you were reading Hemingway!

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    8. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

      January 13, 2016 at 9:56 am

      That sounds delicious. Daicquiris are my favorite drink. They are delicious, and they make you feel so classy. LOL

      Reply
    9. Jody Arsenault says

      January 13, 2016 at 9:50 am

      I do not drink, but I imagine my friend would love this. The photos sure make it look delicious.

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    10. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Yes! I definitely want to try this. It sounds perfect for a girls night in!

      Reply
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