Mary Pickford
Rum · Coupe
Named after the famous silent film actress, this tropical cocktail was created in Havana, Cuba around 1920. Many Americans fled to Cuba during Prohibition where alcohol remained legal.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18.5% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | tropical, sweet, fruity, elegant |
Ingredients
- White Rum1.5 oz
- Pineapple Juice1.5 oz
- Grenadine0.25 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur0.25 oz
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Add rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur to shaker
- Fill with ice and shake well
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with maraschino cherry
Pro Tips
- 1920s Havana creation for the silent-film actress — rum + pineapple + grenadine + maraschino.
- American expatriates fled to Cuba during Prohibition; this drink was born of that.
- Real maraschino liqueur (Luxardo), not red cherry syrup.