Mary Pickford

Named after the 'America's Sweetheart' of the silent film era, this sophisticated Cuban classic offers a delicate balance of tropical pineapple and dry cherry notes. It is a refreshing, pale pink drink that evokes the elegance of 1920s Havana.

Base
rum
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
coupe
Strength
medium

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozWhite Rum(Preferably a Cuban-style white rum)
  • 1.5 ozPineapple Juice(Freshly pressed is best)
  • 1 tspMaraschino Liqueur(Luxardo is the standard)
  • 1 tspGrenadine(House-made or high-quality pomegranate syrup)

Garnish: Maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. 1Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. 2Shake well until chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.