Yellow Bird
A tropical rum cocktail featuring Galliano's herbal vanilla notes balanced with citrus and orange liqueur for a bright, sunny drink.
- 1 ozwhite rum
- ½ ozgalliano
- ½ oztriple sec
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- Lime wheel or pineapple leafgarnish
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The Yellow Bird likely originated in the Caribbean during the mid-20th century, possibly named after the popular Haitian song "Choucoune." Galliano's 1970s marketing campaign helped popularize the cocktail, and it became an IBA Official Cocktail in the New Era Drinks category.
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