Taste profile
Balanced, balanced, balanced, and smooth.
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Hemingway Special
Hemingway Special combines Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime Juice in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick tags
IBAContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
Hemingway Special is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lime Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Balanced
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Hemingway Special is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Hemingway Special is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
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Hemingway Special is usually served as a ordinary drink in a cocktail glass, and its identity is shaped by Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Rum
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Contemporary Classics
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lime Juice.
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