Even if you don’t enjoy anise flavored liqueurs, yellow bird is worth trying. The small quantity in this cocktail adds a background complexity that I love. Dominant flavors of Cointreau and lemon juice create a barely sweet freshness with a tropical twist. When I’m feeling a little homesick for Florida, this is the perfect drink.
Yellow Bird
2 1/2 ounces rum
juice of one lemon, strained
1 ounce Cointreau
1/2 ounce Galliano
Garnish:
lemon twist
In a shaker, combine all ingredients. Add ice. Shake. Divide between two small iced martini glasses. (Or, one large, as shown above.) Garnish each glass with one twist of lemon or one frozen lemon wedge.
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