Hemingway Special a Caribbean Inspired Cocktail
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Caribbean with the Hemingway Special, a refreshing, citrus-forward cocktail that’s as vibrant as a tropical sunset. This elegant drink combines the smooth warmth of white rum with the tangy brightness of fresh grapefruit and lime juices, balanced by a touch of sweetness from simple syrup and the sophisticated complexity of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur. Crafted in just five minutes, this cocktail is effortlessly sophisticated, making it perfect for entertaining or savoring solo. Garnished with a fresh grapefruit twist and a luscious maraschino cherry, the Hemingway Special not only delivers bold, tropical flavors but also exudes classic charm. Sip, savor, and let this Caribbean-inspired delight whisk you away to paradise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz White rum
- 1.5 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.25 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 piece Grapefruit slice or twist
- 1 piece Maraschino cherry
Instructions
Chill a coupe or martini glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur.
Fill the shaker with ice, cap it tightly, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
Empty the chilled coupe or martini glass if you used ice water to chill it.
Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass using a fine-mesh strainer or Hawthorne strainer.
Garnish with a slice or twist of fresh grapefruit alongside a maraschino cherry for a pop of color and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Hemingway Special with a taste of the Caribbean!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
