The Old Man and the Shandy

Description: Inspired by the adventurous spirit and the poignant tales of Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Shandy is a refreshing yet complex cocktail designed to transport you straight to the warm shores of Havana. Combining the tropical zest Hemingway adored with a nod to the classic shandy, this drink captures his love for both the sea and a well-crafted drink. Ingredients: - 1 oz aged white rum - 0.5 oz maraschino liqueur - 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice - 0.5 oz fresh lime juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 3 oz pale ale or light lager - Grapefruit twist and maraschino cherry for garnish Instructions: 1. In a shaker, combine the rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. 2. Fill with ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled. 3. Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Top off with pale ale or light lager, gently stirring to combine. 5. Garnish with a grapefruit twist and a maraschino cherry. Serve in: Highball glass This cocktail is perfect for raising a toast to the enduring legacy of Hemingway, embodying the adventurous tales he spun and the vibrant locales he cherished.