The Hemingway Daiquiri :: Father's Day Special

It's getting warmer out and some people need a new drink. Nothing better than going back to an old classic. Don't even think about taking out the blender either, because that was never Big Ern's style. My Dad introduced me to it when I was assigned my first book report.

"His [Hemingway] sentences are short and to the point. His books aren't too long and he tells great stories from around the world. He also go so shitfaced living down in Key West, he ripped a urinal out of the wall and installed it in his house. You can see it on the tour, you might have to request it though."

Cheers to 'Papa' Hemingway for doctoring up this Cuban favorite. It supposedly originated in a bar near Daiquiri Beach, which was frequented by US Soldiers stationed at a nearby base. The boys brought the drink back to some officers in Washington, D.C. and the rest is history. JFK was also rumored to like his Daiquiris the Heming-way with maraschino liqueur & grapefruit juice. JFK preferred his women...nevermind.

slightly different rocks version

The Hemingway Daiquiri:

• 2 1/2 oz white rum
• 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur (such as Luxardo, splash of cherry juice is ghetto, but works)
• 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
• 3/4 oz lime juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup (aka sugar water)

Mix all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with choice of cherry or lime.