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Yellow Bird
A Caribbean icon blending rum with the herbal vanilla of Galliano.
Base spirit
Rum
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Yellow Bird pairs white rum with the distinct vanilla-anise profile of Galliano and the citrus snap of triple sec and lime. It is a bright, sunny highball (or shaken cocktail) that tastes like a sophisticated creamsicle with a herbal edge. Unlike many Caribbean drinks that rely on red syrups, this is defined by its golden hue and aromatic vanilla nose. It is a staple of Jamaican and Caribbean resort bars.
Did you know?
“Often accompanied by the folk song of the same name, the drink became a symbol of Caribbean hospitality in the 1960s and 70s.”
Source:Caribbean cocktail history; Difford's Guide
Bartender's Note
Use Galliano L'Autentico for the correct herbal complexity; the vanilla-only version makes the drink too flat.
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How to make the Yellow Bird
- 1Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- 2Shake vigorously
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice in a highball
- 4Garnish with a lemon wheel
