Join Uncle Brad and Jules as they explore the vibrant world of the Yellow Bird cocktail, a tropical classic that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Uncle Brad guides listeners through the traditional recipe, breaking down each ingredient and technique to help you master this rum-based favorite at home. Jules then elevates the experience with her innovative mezcal variation, "The Golden Feather," showcasing how a simple spirit swap can transform a classic into something entirely new. 

Dive into the cocktail's fascinating backstory as Uncle Brad uncovers the Yellow Bird's connection to themes of lost love and longing, revealing how this seemingly cheerful drink carries deeper emotional resonance. The episode wraps up with practical advice on batching cocktails for parties and gatherings, including the crucial technique of calculating proper water dilution to ensure your batch tastes just as good as individually crafted drinks. 

Whether you're a home bartender looking to expand your tropical repertoire or simply curious about the stories behind your favorite drinks, this episode delivers both technique and heart in equal measure. 

Yellow Bird Cocktail 

Glass: Coupe or Martini 

Garnish: Lime slice and cocktail cherry 

Directions & Ingredients 

In shaker add: 

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  2.0 oz White rum 

  
  

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  1.0 oz Galliano liqueur 

  
  

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  1.0 oz Triple Sec 

  
  

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  1.0 oz Fresh lime juice 

  
  

Shake for 15 – 20 seconds 

Double strain into chilled coupe 

Garnish with lime wheel and cherry 

The Golden Feather 

Glass: Coupe Glass 

Garnish: Banana 

Directions & Ingredients 
In your shaker add: 

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  1 oz white rum 

  
  

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  0.5 oz mezcal 

  
  

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  0.75 oz banana-infused Galliano* 

  
  

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  0.75 oz triple sec (or dry curaçao) 

  
  

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  0.75 oz fresh lime juice 

  
  

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  0.5 oz cream of coconut (Coco Lopez or similar) 

  
  

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  Optional: 1 dash Angostura bitters for added depth 

  
  

Shake and double strain into your chilled coupe glass 

 
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