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Hemingway Special
A refreshing cocktail made with rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.
Ingredients
Drink Ingredients
- Rum (Light)2 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur1/2 oz
- Grapefruit Juice1 1/2 oz
- Lime Juice1/2 oz
Garnishes
- Maraschino Cherry1
Steps
- Fill a Cocktail Shaker with ice.
- Add Rum (Light), Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, and Lime Juice.
- Shake.
- Strain into a Highball Glass.
- Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.
About
The Hemingway Special is a refreshing cocktail with a great balance of tartness from the grapefruit juice and lime juice. Often attributed to the famous author Ernest Hemingway, this cocktail was said to be one of his favorites while in Cuba. The drink features rum as the base spirit, complemented by maraschino liqueur to add a subtle sweetness.
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