No sugar, and double the rum.
At least, that’s how Ernest Hemingway liked his daiquiris. And that’s the origin story of the Papa Doble, also known as the Hemingway Daiquiri.
There are many variations of the story, told and retold, with details added or subtracted as time passes. But the most likely story is that the Papa Doble was created in the 1930s at the Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba, where Hemingway was a regular.
The Papa Doble never really caught on as a mainstream cocktail. The original recipe, with just lime juice and rum, was too tart for most people’s tastes. But over the years, the recipe has been tweaked and adjusted, and the Papa Doble has become a more popular cocktail.
The latest version of the Papa Doble is a perfectly strong and tart drink with just a touch of sweetness. It’s perfect for sipping on a hot summer day or for anyone who loves a good rum cocktail.
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PAPA DOBLE
INGREDIENTS
YIELD: 1 serving
- 2 ounces of white rum – I used Diplomático Planas Aged Rum
- 1/2 ounce of maraschino liqueur – I used Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
- Squeeze of lime (or two)
- 1/2 ounce of pink grapefruit juice
- lime wheel garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- First things first, make sure you have a nice, chilled coupe before you start mixing. If you need to chill one quickly, run it under water and stick it in the freezer while you make the drink.
- Fill your shaker with ice. Combine all the ingredients and give it a good shake until chilled.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
TRY THIS
Want a little sweetness but want to avoid having your drink taste like a Sweet Tart? Dip your lime wheel garnish in sugar and float it on top. It adds just enough sweetness without going overboard.
Also, I used bottled grapefruit juice. Purists use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. If you go that route, I suggest using pomelos or sweet grapefruit like a Rio Red. These grapefruits have a naturally sweet flavor that will complement the other ingredients in the cocktail.
Going through a heat wave? Try freezing the Papa Doble. This will make it a slushy-like drink that is perfect for a hot day. Just be sure to use a high-quality rum, as the flavor will be more pronounced in a frozen cocktail.
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