The Hemingway Daiquiri is a tart, rum-forward classic cocktail poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Our bartenders build it from Plantation 3 Star rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh grapefruit, lime, and a touch of simple syrup, shaken and served up. It is on our list for guests who love a bright, citrus-driven daiquiri with a refined, slightly dry edge.
About This Cocktail
The Hemingway Daiquiri traces back to El Floridita in Havana, Cuba, and the writer Ernest Hemingway, who is said to have asked for a daiquiri with more rum and less sugar. The result is a leaner, tarter cousin of the standard daiquiri, balanced by grapefruit and a whisper of maraschino cherry liqueur. At Grappa, we keep that spirit intact: spirit-forward, citrusy, and elegant.
What’s In It
This shaken, served-up cocktail is built on Plantation 3 Star, a crisp blended white rum, with maraschino liqueur for a soft cherry-almond note, fresh grapefruit and lime juice for tartness, and a small measure of simple syrup to round the edges. It is shaken cold and strained into a chilled coupe.
Tasting Notes
Expect a bright nose of lime and grapefruit zest. The palate is tart and clean, with the rum giving body and the maraschino adding a subtle floral, cherry-almond lift. The finish is crisp and dry, more refreshing than sweet.
What to Pair It With
This bright, citrusy daiquiri loves raw and chilled seafood. Try it with our Fresh Oysters, the Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Salad, or Spaghetti alle Vongole. Explore the rest of the dine-in menu for more pairings.
How It’s Served at Grappa
The Hemingway Daiquiri is a hand-crafted cocktail at $15, shaken to order and served up in a chilled coupe.
FAQ
What’s in the Hemingway Daiquiri?
It is made with Plantation 3 Star rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh grapefruit and lime juice, and simple syrup, shaken and served up.
What does it taste like?
It tastes bright and citrus-forward, with tart lime and grapefruit, a clean rum backbone, and a subtle cherry-almond note from the maraschino.
Is it strong, bitter, or sweet?
It is a tart, spirit-forward daiquiri that leans dry rather than sweet, with only a touch of simple syrup for balance.
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