Mary Pickford
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- White rum — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Grenadine — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Maraschino liqueur — 5 ml (1 tsp)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: A pink, pineapple-forward rum cocktail named for the silent-film-era Hollywood star.
Cultural Background: Created at Havana's Hotel Nacional in the 1920s, reportedly for actress Mary Pickford during a visit to Cuba to film on location.
Tips: Fresh pineapple juice, if available, gives a noticeably brighter result than canned.
Variations: A dash of Angostura bitters adds a bit more depth for a more grown-up version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a bright, celebrity-named classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 170 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Who was Mary Pickford?
A: A major silent-film star and co-founder of United Artists, one of the most famous actresses of the 1910s-20s.
- White rum — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Grenadine — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Maraschino liqueur — 5 ml (1 tsp)
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