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Golden Dream

A creamy after-dinner cocktail of Galliano, Cointreau, orange juice, and cream.

Base spirit
Liqueur
Style
Dessert
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake

The Golden Dream shakes Galliano and Cointreau with orange juice and cream into a soft, golden dessert cocktail. Vanilla-anise from Galliano meets orange and dairy for a classic IBA-style digestif sour-cream hybrid. Served up, it is a vintage dessert-drink anchor.

Golden Dream in a coupe, opaque pale gold cream, ungarnished.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“The Golden Dream is an IBA official cocktail associated with mid-century creamy after-dinner drinks built on Galliano.”

Source:IBA cocktail lists; mid-century dessert cocktail histories

Bartender's Note

Shake hard with ice for a thick foam. Fresh orange juice beats sour mix.

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How to make the Golden Dream

  1. 1Shake all ingredients hard with ice
  2. 2 into a chilled coupe
  3. 3Serve ungarnished

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