White rumGallianoTriple secLime juice
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Yellow Bird

Made with rum, Galliano and triple sec, served in a cocktail glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (New Era Drinks).

Ingredients for one drink
30 ml / 1 ozWhite rum
15 ml / 1/2 ozGalliano
15 ml / 1/2 ozTriple sec
15 ml / 1/2 ozLime juice

Method

  1. Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake well with ice.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

About the Yellow Bird

The Yellow Bird is a sour-style cocktail with a rum base. Its ingredients create a sweet, citrusy character with vanilla and anise notes from the Galliano.

History

The origins of the name are unclear. Some sources suggest it was named after the Haitian tune "Yellow Bird" popularized by Harry Belafonte. Others believe it comes from its sunny color from Galliano or the combination of yellow and orange fruits with golden rum.

Yellow Bird
Photo: John Phelan,CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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