Do you know the recipe for the classic Yellowbird gin based cocktail?

By Marie-France 7.11.2020

Do you know the recipe for the classic Yellowbird cocktail? It’s a new era gin based cocktail to savor at any time.

The Yellowbird is a cocktail that has known different versions, however, this time we show you the classic recipe that consists of 6 ingredients. Based on gin, Galliano vanilla liqueur, Triple Sec and fresh lemon juice. Some ingredients such as cinnamon stick and slice of lemon are welcome for garnish.

To prepare the Yellowbird cocktail you will need to know the shake and strain technique, and the double strain technique.

Yellowbird Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

1 oz of gin

1/2 oz of Triple Sec

1/2 oz of Galliano

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

Garnish

Cinnamon stick

Slightly flamed lemon slice

Utensils

Cocktail shaker and conical strainer

Type of glass

Cup

Preparation

Pour ingredients, and ice, into shaker and shake. Filter the mixture by double straining it in the conical strainer in the previously chilled cup. Garnish on top of the cup with the cinnamon stick and the lemon slice.

Note: you can use the Galliano vanilla liqueur or another one of your preference.

Recipe extracted from I Cocktail mondiali: Tutti i Cocktail approvati dall’IBA, 2013, Federico Mastellari.

Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.