Papa's Favorite Poison

April 22, 2013

Straight up, over ice, or frozen, daiquiris are just as good now as when Hemingway drank them. Try these 9 variations, from a classic version on ice to one pureed with fresh blackberries. These recipes first appeared in our May 2013 issue with Robert Simonson's article Papa's Favorite Poison.

Airmail

Bartender Thad Vogler of San Francisco's Bar Agricole gave us his recipe for this bubbly drink.Michael Kraus
Beach Towel

Beach Towel

A fruity frozen daiquiri becomes dessert-like with the addition of heavy cream. Get the recipe for Beach Towel »Michael Kraus
Blackberry Blast

Blackberry Blast

Agricole rum, made from fresh sugarcane, adds rich flavor to this frozen drink.Michael Kraus
Classic Daiquiri

Classic Daiquiri

Crisp, clean, and balanced, the daiquiri was a favorite of Hemingway.Michael Kraus

Derby Daiquiri

This bright, citrusy drink is from Fort Lauderdale's Mai-Kai.Michael Kraus
Hemingway Special

Hemingway Special

At Havana, Cuba's El Floridita bar, this daiquiri was a usual order of author Ernest Hemingway.Michael Kraus
Kapu Kai

Kapu Kai

This simple drink is nothing more than demerara rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.Michael Kraus
Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express

Cinnamon adds warm spice to this frosty treat made with puréed pineapple.Michael Kraus
Jasper's Jamaican

Jasper's Jamaican

This Jamaican-style daiquiri gets a kick from allspice liqueur and grated nutmeg.Michael Kraus

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