Hemingway Daiquiri
The Hemingway Daiquiri, also known as the Papa Doble, is a classic cocktail named after author Ernest Hemingway, who reportedly enjoyed a double-strength version without sugar. It typically consists of white rum, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, and maraschino liqueur, shaken with ice and served chilled. Originating in Cuba, it's a famous variation of the traditional daiquiri.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is high in carbohydrates from the added sugars in the liqueur and fruit juices, with negligible fat or protein. A typical serving provides roughly 150-200 calories, primarily from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg |
| Folate | 3 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This drink is culturally significant as a literary and cocktail icon, directly linked to Hemingway's time in Cuba. Nutritionally, its unique use of grapefruit and maraschino creates a more complex, less sweet profile than a standard daiquiri.
