Mary Pickford
The Mary Pickford cocktail, a tribute to the iconic actress of Hollywood's Golden Age, embodies a tropical allure reminiscent of the Cuban landscape where it originated. Crafted in the 1920s, this libation mirrors the glamorous charm and effervescence of Mary Pickford herself. Composed of light rum, the sweetness of grenadine, the tropical notes of pineapple juice, and a touch of maraschino liqueur, this cocktail exudes sophistication with a hint of playful nostalgia. Its fruity and elegant profile evokes the sun-drenched shores of Cuba and offers a taste of the glamour of a bygone era. Follow our recipe below to craft this vintage and flavorful concoction, and savor a sip of classic Hollywood allure.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) Light rum
- 2 oz (60 ml) Pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Grenadine
- 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Maraschino liqueur
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour light rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur into the shaker.
- Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to properly chill and blend the flavors.
- Strain the shaken cocktail into a chilled coupe glass or a martini glass.
- Garnish your Mary Pickford with a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and a pineapple wedge.
- Serve!
