Daiquiri La Floridita
I imagine Cuba of another era, heightened by imagery I've seen from black and white sepia toned photographs; and I'm sipping daiquiris at the famous La Floridita in Havana. The namesake cocktail is a slight variation on the classic- it adds wonderful depth with the addition of Maraschino liqueur.
Daiquiri La Floridita
2 oz White Rum (try the local Privateer)
.75 lime
.5 simple syrup
.25 Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
Hemingway himself varied it further, added grapefruit, removed the simple syrup. Rumor has it he would order a double which got the name Papa Doble. Order either version (or make it on your patio) as the warm weather hits and you don't have to pretend, you'll be sipping a taste from another time that holds up just as well today.
1955 Ernest Hemingway Collection, JFK Library, Boston, permission by public domain
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Boston bartender Josh Childs navigates you through the art of making cocktails, takes you on a tour of the liquor cabinet, and shares recipes and industry insights. This blog will also feature other local bartenders on similar topics.About the author
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Josh Childs has bartended throughout Boston for more than 20 years. Co-owner of Silvertone Bar & Grill, Trina's Starlite Lounge, and Parlor Sports, Josh has seen every kind of cocktail trend come and go. On his off nights, his favorite thing to drink is a Miller High Life.
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