Yellow Bird
A bright, sunny, and delightful tiki-style cocktail, the Yellow Bird is a tropical escape in a glass. It combines the classic flavors of rum and citrus with the unique vanilla-anise notes of Galliano liqueur.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Light Rum
- ½ oz Galliano L'Autentico
- ½ oz Triple Sec
- 2 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients—light rum, Galliano, triple sec, and the fresh juices—to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake Well: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until the drink is well-chilled and frothy from the juices.
- Strain and Garnish: Strain the mixture into a chilled hurricane or highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish: Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Pro Tips for Perfection
Use Fresh Juices: As with any tropical drink, the vibrant flavor of a Yellow Bird relies on the quality of its juices. Using freshly squeezed orange, pineapple, and lime juice will create a far more delicious and balanced cocktail than using bottled or canned juices.
The Galliano Touch: The key ingredient that sets the Yellow Bird apart is Galliano L'Autentico. Its complex herbal profile, with strong notes of vanilla and anise, provides a unique layer of flavor that is essential to the classic recipe.