Mary Pickford
The Mary Pickford is a strong rum tropical cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official unforgettables cocktails.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 40 out of 100
- Sweet
- 77 out of 100
- Fruity
- 77 out of 100
- Boozy
- 63 out of 100
How to make a Mary Pickford
To make a Mary Pickford, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz light rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, 3 dashes Maraschino liqueur and 3 dashes grenadine. Garnish with maraschino cherry.
You'll need
- Light rum1½ oz
- Pineapple juice1 oz
- Maraschino liqueur3 dashes
- Grenadine3 dashes
- Maraschino cherrygarnish
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add light rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Why shake? Pineapple juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Mary Pickford questions
What does a Mary Pickford taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Mary Pickford?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Mary Pickford and a Havana Cocktail?
Both use light rum and pineapple juice. The Mary Pickford adds Maraschino liqueur and grenadine, while the Havana Cocktail uses lemon juice. The Mary Pickford is the stronger of the two.
Should a Mary Pickford be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: pineapple juice and grenadine need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
Can I make Mary Pickfords in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz light rum, 6 oz pineapple juice, ½ oz Maraschino liqueur and ½ oz grenadine in a jug and chill it. Add 3¼ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.