Mary Pickford
A pink, fruity Prohibition classic blending rum, pineapple, and grenadine.
The Mary Pickford mixes white rum with pineapple juice, grenadine, and a touch of maraschino liqueur for a soft, sweet-tart profile. The drink's texture is frothy and delicate when shaken properly, with the maraschino providing a dry, nutty finish that grounds the fruit sugars. Created in Havana during Prohibition, it represents the glamour of American tourism in Cuba. It is sweeter than a Daiquiri but more complex than a simple punch.
Ingredients
- • 1.5 oz white rum
- • 1.5 oz fresh pineapple juice
- • 0.25 oz grenadine
- • 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
Did you know?
“The Mary Pickford was created in Havana during Prohibition and named for the silent-film star; the IBA still recognizes the formula.”
Bartender's Note
Use fresh pineapple juice for a frothy head; canned juice often yields a flatter texture.
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How to make the Mary Pickford
- 1Add white rum, fresh pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled and frothy
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe
- 4Garnish with a brandied cherry and serve
