Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

The Mary Pickford cocktail is a classic rum-based cocktail that was named after the famous silent film actress and producer, Mary Pickford. The Mary Pickford is a simple yet delicious cocktail that combines the flavors of rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine.

The cocktail was first created in the 1920s, during the height of Pickford’s fame, and it quickly became a favorite among Hollywood’s elite. It is believed to have been created by a bartender at the famous Hollywood hangout, the Coconut Grove, located in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.

e traditional recipe calls for:

• 2 oz light rum
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
• 1/4 oz grenadine

To make a Mary Pickford cocktail, fill a shaker with ice. Add the rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine to the shaker. Shake well for about 15 seconds and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry and enjoy.

Directions

1. Fill a shaker with ice
2. Add 60ml/2oz of Light Rum
3. Add 30ml/1oz of Pineapple Juice
4. Add 15ml/.5oz of Maraschino Liqueur
5. Add 8ml/.25oz of Grenadine
6. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
7. Garnish with a Cherry

The pineapple juice provides a sweet and fruity flavor, while the maraschino liqueur adds a touch of cherry and almond. The grenadine adds a hint of sweetness and a beautiful red color to the drink. The rum provides a strong base and gives the cocktail a distinct Caribbean flavor.

There are also variations of the Mary Pickford cocktail, some bartenders prefer to use a different type of rum, such as dark rum or aged rum, which can add a deeper and more complex flavor to the drink. Some also prefer to add a dash of Angostura bitters, which can give the drink a more complex and nuanced flavor. Today, it is considered a classic cocktail and is featured on the menus of many bars and restaurants.