Golden Dream
Galliano, orange liqueur, orange juice and cream. Like a creamsicle.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 22.5 ml Galliano
- 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 22.5 ml Orange juice
- 15 ml Thickened cream
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 22.5 ml Galliano into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Golden Dream
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Golden Dream FAQ
What's in a Golden Dream?
22.5 ml galliano, 22.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 22.5 ml orange juice, 15 ml thickened cream, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Golden Dream?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Golden Dream?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Golden Dream in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
