Mary Pickford
A fruit-forward rum cocktail mixed with pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine. It is lightly tart and sweet, with moderate strength at about 16% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Mary Pickford
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Volume191 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (6.0%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.11%
SweetnessSweet
Pedro Chicote, “Cocktails” (1928)
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