Hemingway Daiquiri
A rum-based sour made with lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur. It is tart and off-dry, and it has moderate strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Hemingway Daiquiri
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Volume199 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.9 g (3.0%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.85%
Sweet vs sourTart
Bar La Florida Cocktail Book (1939)
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Hemingway Daiquiri