Mary Pickford is a tropical and slightly sweet classic cocktail made with white rum, pineapple juice and maraschino liqueur. With its fruity aroma and smooth drink, it is one of the early examples of tiki style cocktails.
The Mary Pickford cocktail is named after silent movie actress Mary Pickford, one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1920s. At the time, Pickford was one of the first movie stars to be recognized worldwide and was known as "America's Sweetheart".
In the 1920s, many Hollywood stars traveled to Havana for film shoots or vacations. Cuba was a popular getaway for artists and the wealthy from America in those years. It is said that the bartenders at the famous Hotel Nacional bar in Havana created this cocktail in honor of Mary Pickford.
“Some stars shine not in the sky but in people's memories”
The tropical character of the pineapple juice and rum reflects the warm and fun atmosphere of Havana, while the maraschino liqueur adds an elegant sweetness to the cocktail. Grenadine gives the cocktail a light color and a fruity touch. Thanks to this combination, Mary Pickford is both sweet and balanced.
The cocktail soon became popular in Cuban bars and then spread to America. Today, the Mary Pickford is a drink featured in classic cocktail books and considered one of the early examples of tropical rum cocktails.
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Ingredients
Unit System
45 mlWhite Rum
45 mlPineapple Juice
5 mlMaraschino Liqueur
5 mlGrenadine
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Cocktailcherry (garnish)
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Method
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Add white rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur and grenadine to the shaker.
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Shake vigorously with ice.
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Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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Garnish with a cocktail cherry and serve.
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Bartender Tips
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Fresh pineapple juice makes the aroma of the cocktail much more vivid.
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Not overdoing the Maraschino liqueur maintains the flavor balance.
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Shaking vigorously makes the texture of the drink more silky.
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