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Hemingway Special

Hemingway Special is a cocktail made with Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur, and Lime Juice. The listed recipe is built and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic23.4% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

202 kcalCalories
23.4%ABV
6.8gSugar
10.2gCarbs
1.72Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

  1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice.Shaken
  2. Shake.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Hemingway Special cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Hemingway Special taste like?

Hemingway Special is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

CitrusTart

Supporting notes

AlmondCherryDryFloralVanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Hemingway Special is right for you

Hemingway Special is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 23.4% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Hemingway Special if...

Skip Hemingway Special if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
Find vegan-compatible cocktails

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Grapefruit Juice40 ml

Orange JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use the same amount, then add lime or lemon if it needs more bite.
What changes
Orange juice can replace grapefruit juice only if a sweeter, softer citrus result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Maraschino Liqueur15 ml

MaraschinoGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Maraschino can replace maraschino liqueur when the recipe uses it as a liqueur ingredient.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lime Juice15 ml

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Hemingway Special at home?
Yes. The Hemingway Special uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.