Ep. 109: Hemmingway Daiquiri - The life, the legend, and libations of Ernest Hemmingway

11/06/2025 51 min
Ep. 109: Hemmingway Daiquiri - The life, the legend, and libations of Ernest Hemmingway

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Think daiquiris are too sweet? Ernest Hemingway felt the same way. The legendary writer transformed this classic cocktail into something stronger, sharper, and infinitely more sophisticated. Today we dive into the Hemingway Daiquiri—a drink as bold and uncompromising as the man who inspired it. We'll explore how Papa's particular tastes created a cocktail that's equal parts refreshing and punishing, and discover why this literary legend's drinking habits became as famous as his prose. 

 

Hemmingway Daiquiri  

Glass: Coupe 

Garnish:  

Directions & Ingredients 

In shaker add: 



3.5 oz Gold Rum (aged 1 – 3 years) 






1.0 oz Fresh pink grapefruit juice 






0.75oz Maraschino liqueur 






1.0 oz Fresh lime juice 






0.5 oz of Rich simple syrup (2:1) 




Shake for 20 seconds 

Strain into coupe, in this case, I think the extra dilution from the ice crystals is warranted 

 

Hemmingway’s on Vacation 

Glass: Coupe glass 

Garnish: fresh nutmeg, mint,  

Directions & Ingredients 

In mixing glass add: 



1.5 oz mezcal + 0.5 oz aged rum  






1 oz fresh grapefruit juice 






0.75 oz fresh lime juice 






0.5 oz coconut water syrup* 






0.5 oz Giffard Banane  






Dash of saline or a pinch of salt (optional but highly recommended) 




Add to a cocktail shaker 

Shake and double strain into couope 

Garnish with fresh nutmeg and mint 

 

TIP: @susu_51295 What’s the difference in a syrup, shrub, and oleo sacrum and when to know to use which one 

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