Mary Pickford
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- Method: shake
- Glass: Cocktail glass
- Ice: Served without ice.
- Garnish: Garnish the cocktail with a maraschino cherry.
- ABV: 17%
Ingredients
- Light rum — 1½ oz (45 ml)
- Pineapple juice — 1 oz (30 ml)
- maraschino liqueur — 0 oz (2.5 ml)
- Grenadine — 0 oz (2.5 ml)
- Maraschino cherry — 1 pcs
How to make it
- Step 1: In a shaker, combine light rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine.
- Step 2: Add ice to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake the shaker well.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Mary Pickford is a refreshing tropical cocktail made with light rum and pineapple juice.
The story
The Mary Pickford is believed to have been created in the early 1920s, named after the famous silent film actress Mary Pickford. It gained popularity during Prohibition in the United States, as it masked the taste of lower-quality spirits with its fruity flavor. The cocktail remains a classic, appreciated for its refreshing taste and vibrant color.
How it tastes
The Mary Pickford offers a sweet and fruity flavor profile, with the pineapple juice providing a tropical base, complemented by the subtle nuttiness of maraschino liqueur and the richness of grenadine. It is best served as a refreshing cocktail during warm weather or festive occasions.
Getting it right
The key to a successful Mary Pickford lies in the balance of ingredients. Proper shaking is essential to ensure the cocktail is well-mixed and chilled, while the quality of the rum and fresh pineapple juice significantly influences the overall flavor.
Variations
- Mary Pickford (with dark rum) — Substituting light rum with dark rum adds depth and complexity to the cocktail.
- Mary Pickford (without grenadine) — Omitting grenadine creates a less sweet version, allowing the pineapple and maraschino flavors to shine.
Substitutions
- Light rum — You can use white rum or a light agricole rum as an alternative.
- Maraschino liqueur — Luxardo liqueur can be used as a substitute for maraschino liqueur.
Questions
- Can I make a non-alcoholic version of the Mary Pickford?
- Yes, you can create a non-alcoholic version by replacing the rum with a non-alcoholic rum alternative and keeping the pineapple juice, maraschino syrup, and grenadine.
- What type of rum is best for a Mary Pickford?
- A light rum is traditionally used for a Mary Pickford, but a good-quality white rum can also work well.
- Is the Mary Pickford served straight up?
- Yes, the Mary Pickford is typically served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass without ice.
This text was drafted by a language model from the catalogue’s data and is machine-translated outside English.
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