Cocktails

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford is an alcoholic cocktail built on Light Rum. It leans sweet, cherry and apple. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 25.5% ABV and roughly 131 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic25.5% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

131 kcalCalories

25.5%ABV

5.1gSugar

6.3gCarbs

1.13Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ozLight rumBase Spirit
1 ozPineapple juiceJuice
1/2 tspMaraschino liqueurLiqueur Modifier
1/2 tspGrenadineSweetener
1Maraschino cherryGarnish

How to Make It

Shake and strain into a chilled large cocktail glassShaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Cherry Apple

Supporting notes

Pineapple Almond Dry Floral Vanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its vanilla and sweet notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Pork CheeseFruit Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Light Rum1 1/2 oz

Aged RumKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.

Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes: Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Pineapple Juice1 oz

Orange JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount first; add a little sweetener only if the drink tastes thin.
What changes: Orange juice can replace pineapple juice when a less tropical drink is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Passion Fruit JuiceWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use slightly less at first and add sweetener only if needed.
What changes: Passion fruit juice can replace pineapple juice when a sharper tropical flavor is welcome.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Maraschino Liqueur1/2 tsp

MaraschinoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Maraschino can replace maraschino liqueur when the recipe uses it as a liqueur ingredient.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Grenadine1/2 tsp

Fresh GrenadineGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Fresh grenadine is usually a close substitute for grenadine.

Pomegranate SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Pomegranate syrup can replace grenadine when a more pomegranate-forward flavor is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Last updated July 12, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Mary Pickford?: The Mary Pickford is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 25.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 131 calories.
What does a Mary Pickford taste like?: Mary Pickford has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Cherry, Apple, Pineapple. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Mary Pickford?: Mary Pickford pairs well with Pork, Cheese, Fruit Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Mary Pickford?: The Mary Pickford has an ABV of approximately 25.5%. That's approximately 1.13 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 131 kcal, 5.1g sugar, 6.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Mary Pickford typically served?: Mary Pickford is often suggested for Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Mary Pickford?: If you enjoy Mary Pickford, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Mary Pickford at home?: Yes. The Mary Pickford uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Mary Pickford with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.