Why we love this yellow bird cocktail
- A beautiful vibrant cocktail like this cannot be underestimated. This cocktail is strikingly yellow, plus with it’s tropical vibes – it would be perfect to serve at a Mardi Gras party or anytime you are in the mood for a tropical treat.
- This drink tastes so much more complicated than it is, but the yellow bird cocktail doesn’t actually require complex ingredients. If you have a bottle of Galliano, I highly recommend you shake up one of these and see how you like it.
- This caribbean cocktail gained popularity during the 1960s in Hawaii – as a beloved choice and beach resorts and tiki-themed bars. Since, it has become a modern classic cocktail, loved all over the globe.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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Equipment
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- Galliano
- White rum – Feel free to substitute a different type of rum, but I wouldn’t recommend using a spiced rum for this recipe.
- Cointreau – This is my go-to orange liqueur, but you can swap it out for something like dry curaçao or other orange liqueur. Triple sec will work, but it will increase the sweetness of the drink.
- Lime juice – Fresh squeezed is best. You could also use fresh lemon juice.
How to make a yellow bird cocktail
Shake your cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cocktail ingredients. Cover and shake until chilled – about 30 seconds.
Garnish and serve. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a cocktail cherry or a wedge of lime.
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The yellow bird cocktail is an Italian twist on the tropical and classic daiquiri that has a vibrant yellow hue. Starting with white rum, orange liqueur, and lime juice, this cocktail is spiced up with Galliano, making it a fun fusion of the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce Galliano
- 1 ounce lime juice
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry or a lime wedge.
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