Comments on: The Mary Pickford Cocktail https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/ You can make these cocktails. Start right now. Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:46:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-97077 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:02:02 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-97077 In reply to garnishgirl.

Hi, Katie, thanks for taking time to comment; I look forward to your Mary Pickford writeup.

I agree, there are (at least) two attributions for the drink’s creation—Woelke and Kaufman. I based my Kaufman statement on a passage in Jeff Berry’s Potions of the Caribbean (p. 112), where he signs on to Basil Woon’s Kaufman attribution in Woon’s 1928 When It’s Cocktail Time in Cuba.

Berry’s is a passing reference, buried in a discussion of the Hotel Nacional Special, but I defer to his judgment in this case—he’s studied these characters much more deeply than I. And they do seem to be characters…

]]> By: garnishgirl https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-97019 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:54:51 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-97019 Great post! I’m writing up this cocktail for my blog, and I’m curious about its history. There seem to be two origin stories floating around, the other being that Eddie Woelke created it. Would you mind sharing what made you think that the Fred Kaufman version is more likely?

Thanks!
Katie
http://www.garnishblog.com

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78719 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 18:39:48 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78719 In reply to jstuabq.

You’re welcome, and thanks for commenting.

]]> By: jstuabq https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78714 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:51:51 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78714 One of my very favorite drinks. Thanks for the history on it!

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78709 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:26:34 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78709 In reply to The Paternal Drunk.

Maraschino is definitely a “season to taste” type of ingredient. I like just enough to put a stop to pineapple sweetness, but I’ve never learned to really love Maraschino enough to let it dominate a drink. On the other hand, I do seem to use more than I used to, though…

I like doing up my own cherries, but the ones in these photos happen to be Luxardo’s.

I’m glad you like the photos, thanks for mentioning.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78708 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:18:04 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78708 In reply to Rhett.

Yes, I’m not looking forward to a Mai Tai free summer, but perhaps pineapple will distract me…

]]> By: The Paternal Drunk https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78707 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:17:52 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78707 Great post. I agree with your tendency to use a higher ratio of rum to pineapple juice; however, I go with a tad more maraschino: 2 oz. rum, ¾ oz. pineapple juice, ¼ oz. maraschino, ¼ oz. housemade grenadine.

Also, these photos are stunning. The cherries… my goodness, the cherries.

]]> By: Rhett https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78706 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:13:37 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78706 Glad to see some recipes that don’t involve lime juice, considering the nation’s current lime crisis! While I can still find them, they’ve doubled in price. I’ve told the Missus that she’s going to have to develop a taste for lemon in her gin and tonic, or find another summer favorite this year.

]]> By: Doug Ford https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78676 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:56:46 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78676 They’re quick and easy to make, I hope you enjoy it!

]]> By: TheAmericanCocktail https://cold-glass.com/2014/04/07/the-mary-pickford-cocktail/#comment-78675 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:55:10 +0000 http://cold-glass.com/?p=10662#comment-78675 I haven’t tried this one, looks pretty and delicious!

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