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Shaken · one serving

Hemingway Special

A dry, citrus-led rum cocktail with grapefruit, lime, and maraschino.

Short answer

Hemingway Special is a shaken cocktail made with white rum, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice. A dry, citrus-led rum cocktail with grapefruit, lime, and maraschino. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

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.

Hemingway Special ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
White Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Grapefruit Juice40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2.7 parts
Maraschino Liqueur15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: None

Method

How to make Hemingway Special

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a large cocktail glass and freshly squeeze the grapefruit and lime juices.

  2. 02

    Measure the white rum, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker two-thirds with fresh ice.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until thoroughly cold.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass to remove pulp and ice fragments.

  6. 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.

Sweetness1 / 5
Sourness5 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

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.

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