Yellow Bird
Ingredientes
- White rum 3 cl
- Galliano 1.5 cl
- Triple sec 1.5 cl
- Lime juice 1.5 cl
Instrucciones
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass
El Yellow Bird es un cóctel IBA New Era Drinks elaborado con ron blanco, Galliano, triple sec y jugo de lima, agitado y colado en una copa de cóctel enfriada. La combinación del complejo carácter de vainilla, anís y hierbas del Galliano con ron y cítrico crea un cóctel aromático de sabor único que es simultáneamente dulce y ácido. Toma su nombre de una famosa canción folclórica del Caribe, en consonancia con su base de ron tropical.
History & Origins
The Yellow Bird cocktail emerged in the Caribbean-inspired cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s, with its name derived from the traditional Caribbean folk song 'Yellow Bird' — itself based on a 19th-century Haitian poem. The use of Galliano, the Italian herbal liqueur, in a Caribbean-style rum drink reflects the cross-cultural nature of mid-century tiki and tropical bartending. The IBA recognizes it in its New Era Drinks category.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Galliano's distinctive vanilla, anise, and herbal complexity with white rum's clean sugarcane character, triple sec's orange, and fresh lime. Palate: Sweet and aromatic, with Galliano dominating the flavor profile through its layered herbal-vanilla-anise character; rum provides a clean base, triple sec adds orange sweetness, and lime juice delivers a tartness that balances the liqueur's richness. Finish: Sweet and herbal with lingering Galliano and a clean lime finish.
Pro Tip
Measure the Galliano carefully — its strong herbal character can easily overpower the other ingredients if added too generously.
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