Yellow Bird
Rum, Galliano, orange liqueur and lime. Bright, golden and tropical.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml White rum
- 15 ml Galliano
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml white rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Galliano into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Yellow Bird
The Yellow Bird is a Caribbean favourite, probably named after the popular song "Yellow Bird", which is based on a Haitian folk song.
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Yellow Bird FAQ
What's in a Yellow Bird?
30 ml white rum, 15 ml galliano, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Yellow Bird?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Yellow Bird?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Yellow Bird in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
