• White rum
  60 ml (2 oz)

  A good-quality, light white rum works best
• Pineapple juice
  45 ml (1.5 oz)

  Fresh-pressed or high-quality bottled
• Maraschino liqueur
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  Adds a delicate cherry-almond note
• Grenadine
  10 ml (0.25 oz)

  For color and a hint of sweetness
• Ice
  1 cup

  For shaking

• Cocktail shaker
• Strainer
• Jigger
• Hawthorne strainer (optional, for fine straining)
• Chilled coupe or cocktail glass

1. 1

   Add the rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine to a cocktail shaker.

2. 2

   Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well-chilled.

3. 3

   Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass to achieve a smooth texture.

4. 4

   Garnish with a maraschino cherry for a classic finish.

• Gorgeously vibrant pink color that looks stunning in a glass
• Delightful balance of sweet and tart tropical flavors
• Historical Hollywood connection adds a touch of glamour
• Easy to make with just a few ingredients
• Perfect for parties or celebratory occasions

The Mary Pickford cocktail was created during the Prohibition era in the 1920s, reportedly at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana. It was named for the famous Canadian-American silent film star Mary Pickford, who was known as 'America’s Sweetheart.' Legend has it that the drink was crafted for her while she was visiting Cuba with fellow Hollywood icons Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks. Its tropical flavors reflect the island's influence and the era's taste for glamorous, light-hearted concoctions.