Yellow Bird
The Yellow Bird, a vibrant and tropical concoction, brings the spirit of the Caribbean to your glass. This cocktail, with its captivating golden hue, is a celebration of rum's warmth and the luscious sweetness of tropical fruits like banana and citrus. With a perfect balance of rum's boldness and fruity essences, the Yellow Bird offers a playful and exotic taste that evokes images of sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. Follow our recipe below to craft the sunlit Yellow Bird and embark on a brief escape to the tropics.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Light rum
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Banana liqueur
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Galliano or triple sec
- 1 oz (30 ml) Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz (30 ml) Pineapple juice
- Dash of grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add light rum, banana liqueur, Galliano or triple sec, freshly squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, and a dash of grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish your Yellow Bird with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
- Serve!
