Mary Pickford recipe
White rum, pineapple, grenadine, and maraschino make a pink Havana-era sour with more structure than it looks.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Tiki & Tropical
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz White Rum
- 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 tsp Grenadine
- 1 tsp Maraschino Liqueur
How to make a Mary Pickford
- Chill a coupe glass.
- Add rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard until a light foam forms.
- Fine strain into the chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Garnish
Brandied cherry.
Pro tip
The grenadine should tint the drink, not make it red. Use a teaspoon of real pomegranate grenadine and let pineapple stay in front.
History of the Mary Pickford
The Mary Pickford is tied to the Hollywood star who visited Havana in the 1920s, though several bars claim its creation. Its enduring appeal is the way a few small modifiers turn rum and pineapple into something elegant.
Flavour profile
Pineapple, Cherry, Tropical, Silky
Variations
- Mary Pickford Swizzle — Serve over crushed ice with a little extra pineapple.
- Aged Mary Pickford — Use lightly aged rum for more depth.
- Pink Daiquiri — Add 1/2 oz lime juice for a tarter version.
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