What popular cocktail takes its inspiration from Ernest Hemingway?

So, I was chilling at this cocktail bar the other day, trying to impress my date with some fancy drink knowledge, when the bartender dropped this gem on me: Did you know there’s a cocktail inspired by none other than Ernest Hemingway himself? I mean, who knew Papa Hemingway was not just a literary giant but also a muse for mixology, right?

Turns out, it’s called the “Hemingway Daiquiri.” Now, if you’re like me and thought a Daiquiri was just a fruity beach drink, think again. This bad boy packs a punch with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and a hint of maraschino liqueur. Apparently, it was Hemingway’s drink of choice during his time in Havana, Cuba. Legend has it, he would knock back a few of these while penning his masterpieces.

I don’t know about you, but knowing that my favorite authors had their own signature cocktails just adds a whole new layer of cool to literature. Plus, now I have the perfect conversation starter for my next book club meeting. Cheers to literary libations!