- 45 ml1.5 ozwhite rum
- 45 ml1.5 ozpineapple juice
- 7.5 ml0.25 ozmaraschino liqueur
- 2 dashesgrenadine
Garnish: brandied cherry
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~16% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add rum, pineapple juice, maraschino and grenadine to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cherry.
The story
Named for the silent film star herself, this was supposedly mixed up for her during a trip to 1920s Havana. It is a lighter, prettier take on tropical drinking, well before tiki bars turned the whole genre loud.
Flavour
Quick answers
Mary Pickford questions
How do you make a Mary Pickford?
Add rum, pineapple juice, maraschino and grenadine to a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cherry. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) white rum, 45 ml (1.5 oz) pineapple juice, 7.5 ml (0.25 oz) maraschino liqueur and 2 dashes grenadine.
What's in a Mary Pickford?
White rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur and grenadine, garnished with brandied cherry.
Is a Mary Pickford shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a Mary Pickford served in?
A coupe, with no ice.
How strong is a Mary Pickford?
About 16% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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