Hemingway Special
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled glass
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Measurement Guide
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Fun Facts
Origin
The Hemingway Special was created in the 1930s at El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba, by bartender Constantino Ribalaigua. It was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, who frequented the bar and for whom the drink was specially tailored due to his preference for less sugar and more liquor
Popularity
The cocktail gained international fame as Hemingway's renown grew, celebrated for its connection to the literary legend and its unique twist on the traditional daiquiri
Culture & History
The Hemingway Special has become a symbol of the golden age of American expatriates in Cuba, representing a fusion of Cuban mixology and American literary history. Its fame helps preserve the legacy of Havana as a hub of artistic and cultural exchange during the mid-20th century
