Mary Pickford (cocktail)

Mary Pickford (cocktail)

The Mary Pickford is a Prohibition-era cocktail named after the Canadian-American film actress Mary Pickford. It is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for over a century and continues to be a popular choice in bars and restaurants around the world.

History

The Mary Pickford cocktail was created during the Prohibition era, a time when the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banned in the United States. Despite the ban, many people continued to consume alcohol in secret, leading to the creation of many new cocktail recipes. The Mary Pickford cocktail is one such creation, named after the famous actress who was one of the most powerful women in the film industry during the 1920s.

Ingredients

The Mary Pickford cocktail is a sweet and fruity drink that is typically made with the following ingredients:

• 2 oz. white rum
• 1 oz. pineapple juice
• A dash of grenadine
• A dash of maraschino liqueur

These ingredients are shaken with ice and then strained into a cocktail glass. The drink is often garnished with a cherry or a slice of pineapple.

Variations

There are several variations of the Mary Pickford cocktail. Some recipes call for the addition of other fruit juices, such as orange or grapefruit juice. Others suggest using different types of rum, such as dark rum or spiced rum. Despite these variations, the basic recipe remains the same: a combination of rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur.

In popular culture

The Mary Pickford cocktail has been featured in numerous books and films over the years. It is often associated with the glamour and sophistication of the Roaring Twenties, a time when cocktails were a symbol of rebellion against the Prohibition laws.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Prohibition in the United States
• Mary Pickford