Fixing a cocktail I don't like: The Mary Pickford

Today I’m fixing a classic cocktail I don't really like, the Mary Pickford. On paper this recipe looks good - rum and pineapple are the main ingredients (classic combo) with a touch of grenadine and maraschino to add complexity. However, I think this drink falls flat, and I’m blaming the pineapple juice. Full disclosure, I’ve always had it with canned pineapple juice because I don’t have fresh pineapples at all times (and juicing a them is a chore). Maybe that’s my problem, but even so, pineapple juice can be tricky to work with. Wonderful on its own, but mixed with flavors that don’t pop, it can make for a watery drink stuck between sour and sweet. I do think the Mary Pickford has potential though, so today I’m going to workshop the recipe! Typically, I do this prior to filming, but I thought I’d show the process of fixing a recipe to create a cocktail I’m happy with. Hope you enjoy it and try this one for yourself! Cheers! 🍍

Use code “ANDERS10” at Liber & Co. for your discount on bar syrups! 👉 https://bit.ly/3JCP9GQ
Grab these bottles from my collection on Curiada! 👉 https://bit.ly/bottlescocktails

Patreon:   / anderserickson  

TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:13
The Ingredients: 2:56
Fresh vs Canned: 5:12
Take 3: 6:00
Take 4: 6:49
Secret Ingredient: 7:43
Sips: 8:24

THE MARY PICKFORD (CLASSIC) RECIPE
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Real McCoy 3 Year Rum (or other light rum)
1.5 oz. (45 ml) fresh pineapple juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) grenadine (Try mine 👉 https://beveragemixers.com/products/g...)
1/2 bar spoon (2.5 ml) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur

THE MARY PICKFORD (IMPROVED) RECIPE 8:02
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Probitas White Rum
1.5 oz. (45 ml) fresh pineapple juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) grenadine (Try mine 👉 https://beveragemixers.com/products/g...)
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
1/2 bar spoon (2.5 ml) Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
Pineapple fronds and cocktail cherry for garnish

THE TOOLS
My blender: https://amzn.to/368QZNz
My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh
Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn
Garnish clips (mini clothes pins): https://amzn.to/3g0Mjib
Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER
The coupes: https://amzn.to/378o4xk
The Nick & Nora Glass: https://amzn.to/3GreJQD

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

For beautifully handcrafted aprons, check out Wellta's incredible work!
https://welltaboualaphanh.com/
  / wellta  

Follow Me:
Instagram:   / anderserickson  
Twitter:   / anderserickson_  
Facebook:   / andersericksoncocktails  

Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
4610 N. Clark St
Suite 1051
Chicago IL, 60640

Video and editing by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨