The cocktail notebook · Rum & cane spirit
Mary Pickford
Pineapple, rum and restrained red-fruit sweetness. A advanced comparison study made by shake and strain.
- Base
- white rum
- Method
- Shake & Strain
- Glass
- Cocktail coupe
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA reference recipe. Record grenadine and pineapple products for repeatability.
Mary Pickford recipe
1 serving · IBA reference recipeMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 45 ml≈ 1.5 US fl oz | white rum |
| 45 ml≈ 1.5 US fl oz | fresh pineapple juice |
| 7.5 ml≈ 0.25 US fl oz | Luxardo maraschino liqueur |
| 5 ml≈ 0.25 US fl oz | grenadine syrup |
Ice: Preparation ice only; no serving ice. Garnish: None.
Learning bar service? Find the Mary Pickford in the free course's optional references →
How to make it
- Chill the serving glass and confirm the exact products and any dietary requirements.
- Measure all recipe ingredients into a shaker with fresh ice.
- Shake to mix and chill; strain into the chilled serving glass; fine strain herbs or chilli where needed.
- Apply the specified garnish using clean tools; serve promptly.
Why it works: Two small modifiers can change the fruit balance substantially. Measure the 5 ml grenadine rather than pouring for colour.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unrecorded substitution
Explain the intended pineapple-led balance; colour alone is not a reason to change quantities.
Inconsistent finish
check the exact measures, products and preparation sequence.
Unclear guest expectation
explain this specification before preparing.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
Pineapple, rum and restrained red-fruit sweetness. Explain the intended pineapple-led balance; colour alone is not a reason to change quantities.
Dietary and product checks
Check all exact product labels and relevant guest restrictions; no generic recipe guarantees safety.
Variations
- Any variant must be named and recorded. Explain the intended pineapple-led balance; colour alone is not a reason to change quantities.
Where does the Mary Pickford come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
The cited IBA page establishes this modern reference recipe, not a definitive country, inventor or date. This lesson keeps those historical questions open rather than repeating an unsupported origin tale. Its learning purpose is specific: Two small modifiers can change the fruit balance substantially. Measure the 5 ml grenadine rather than pouring for colour.
Mary Pickford questions
What is the key decision in this study?
Two small modifiers can change the fruit balance substantially. Measure the 5 ml grenadine rather than pouring for colour.
The guest wants it bright red.
Explain the intended pineapple-led balance; colour alone is not a reason to change quantities.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
Mary Pickford is an optional reference recipe in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service. Useful pineapple and maraschino reference; overlaps juice and liqueur work.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.