Nadia George
March 26, 2024
If you're looking for a new and interesting recipe with an intriguing history behind it, try the Yellow Bird cocktail
Though the origins of this drink are murky, it's believed to have first been made on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands sometime in the 1960s or 1970s. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a favourite among tourists.
Yellow Bird is typically made with rum, Galliano liqueur (which has a distinct vanilla-anise essence), triple sec, lime juice, and sometimes orange juice.
Why it's named Yellow Bird is also murky, just like its origins. Some suspect its name is due to the colour of the cocktail (owed to Galliano), while others believe it's named after "Yellow Bird," a Haitian poem by Oswald Durand that was translated into English and sung by many different artists.
30 ml of white rum, 15 ml of Galliano, 15 ml of Triple Sec, 15 ml of fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake thoroughly with ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.