Mary Pickford Cocktail
The Mary Pickford cocktail is celebrated for its structure and composition. Positioned within the pre-dinner cocktail category, it balances tropical notes with a crisp finish, bringing clarity through minimalism. Its build remains simple, contributing to its versatility across any occasion. Frequently featured on menus that highlight classic variations or tropical profiles, the drink continues to serve as a reference point for early 20th-century rum cocktails.
Ingredients
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- 30mL white rum
- 30mL pineapple juice
- 3mL grenadine
- 2mL maraschino liqueur
- for garnish Maraschino cherry
Method
- Step 1
Combine the white rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur and grenadine in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
- Step 2
Shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly chilled and strain into a chilled coupe cocktail glass.
- Step 3
Garnish with a cherry before serving.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Prepare the pineapple juice separately by straining it through a muslin cloth, ensuring clarity and removing any fruit fibre that could affect texture.
Preparation Tip 2
Shake the drink using a two-hand horizontal method to enable even distribution of temperature across the shaker walls, which is ideal for fruit-based recipes with varied densities.
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