Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled glass

Alcohol
Rum (white)40% alc.
Cherry liqueur30% alc.
Mezcladores
Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice
Grenadine
Grenadine
Ice
Ice
Al gusto
Porciones
Guía de Medidas

Todas las medidas se muestran en shots por defecto para facilitar la preparación en casa. Usa estas conversiones en tu bar.

1 shot=1.5 oz=4.4 cl=44 ml
Datos Curiosos
Origen

The Mary Pickford cocktail was created in the 1920s in Havana, Cuba, by either Fred Kaufman or Eddie Woelke. It was named after the famous silent film actress Mary Pickford, who visited Havana with other stars of the era. The drink features rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine, capturing the exotic and luxurious essence of early Hollywood

Popularidad

The cocktail quickly became popular both in Cuba and the United States, appealing to those intrigued by its glamorous namesake and exotic composition. Its popularity mirrored the fascination with celebrity culture and the allure of tropical locations during the Prohibition era, when Americans would travel to Havana to escape the restrictions on alcohol

Cultura e Historia

The Mary Pickford cocktail is a reflection of the glamorous side of the 1920s and the golden age of Hollywood. It also highlights the cultural exchange between the U.S. and Cuba during a vibrant period in cocktail history. The drink's popularity contributed to the era’s burgeoning cocktail scene, and it remains a notable example of the period’s inventive spirit. Today, it's celebrated as a classic cocktail, reminding us of a time when cocktails were as much about adventure and storytelling as they were about taste

Mary Pickford