1 serving
Hemingway Special ingredients
Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
White Rum | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Grapefruit Juice | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 2.7 parts |
Maraschino Liqueur | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Lime Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: None
Method
How to make Hemingway Special
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a large cocktail glass and freshly squeeze the grapefruit and lime juices.
- 02
Measure the white rum, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh ice.
- 04
Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly cold.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass to remove pulp and ice fragments.
- 06
Inspect the clean surface and serve immediately without garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Hemingway Special taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (5/5) and freshness (5/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Hemingway Special questions
What is in a Hemingway Special?
Kokto’s build uses white rum, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
How long does a Hemingway Special take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Hemingway Special prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Hemingway Special alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- International Bartenders Association — Hemingway SpecialIBA official style reference
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B001seed.recipe.hemingway-special · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved







