description Mary Pickford Overview
The Mary Pickford is a classic cocktail originating from the 1920s Prohibition era, named after the prominent Canadian-American film actress of the same name. The standard recipe consists of light rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur, shaken together and typically served in a cocktail glass. The drink is categorized as a fruity rum cocktail and is noted for its historical association with Havana, Cuba, where it was reportedly created.
help Mary Pickford FAQ
What is in the IBA recipe for a Mary Pickford cocktail?
The International Bartenders Association recipe uses 45 ml white rum, 45 ml fresh pineapple juice, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, and 5 ml grenadine syrup. Those ingredients give the drink its fruity, sweet, and pink profile.
How is a Mary Pickford cocktail prepared?
Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. The official IBA recipe does not specify a garnish, according to the [IBA](https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/mary-pickford/).
Was the Mary Pickford cocktail definitely invented for Mary Pickford in Havana?
The Havana origin story is widely repeated but not fully confirmed. The Mary Pickford Foundation notes that a review of Pickford's schedule found no trip to Cuba with Douglas Fairbanks during their marriage, although the drink may still have been named in her honor.
When was the Mary Pickford cocktail first recorded in print?
One of the earliest known printed references appeared in Basil Woon's 1928 book When It's Cocktail Time in Cuba. The drink was later included in the 1930 edition of The Savoy Cocktail Book.
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