Big Bird Drink?

[curious_st]

Someone recently told me that they cruised on Carnival in the late 90’s/early 00’s, and that they loved the Big Bird drink.  It was bright yellow, contained alcohol, and was apparently delicious.  Does anyone remember this drink?  Is it still around, or maybe called something different now?

[cruise4hobby]

I believe it was the yellow bird.

 

[BossyKat]

I loved that drink!  Yellow Bird!

 

I bought the Carnival drink recipe book years ago.

Edited May 11, 2023 by BossyKat

[Frank12]

It was the Yellow Bird.  I forgot all about that one!

 

[chocolate melting cake]

Couldn't find the Big Bird drink-----but this guy mixes a PURRRFECT Martini!

[welldone60]

From Google search.

 

The yellow bird is a fun rum cocktail that is filled with tropical fruit. While the primary recipe features orange juice, pineapple, and banana also appear in many variations on the yellow bird. It's a drink that is a hit on the beaches of the Caribbean, though you will be hard-pressed to find two yellow birds made the same way.

 

As is common in tropical cocktails, the yellow bird uses both light rum and dark rum. A touch of Galliano (anise and vanilla liqueur) is added to bring in another layer of flavor and make things a bit more interesting. It's a fabulous flavor combination, and you'll likely enjoy every sip of it.

 

No matter how you mix it, the yellow bird makes a great summertime cocktail.

Ingredients

• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1/2 lime

• 1 1/4 ounces orange juice

• 1 ounce light rum

• 1 ounce dark rum

• 1/4 ounce Galliano L'Autentico liqueur

• Maraschino cherry, for garnish, optional

• Fresh mint sprig, for garnish, optional

[NCsonny]

Carnival has published their recipe for Yellow Bird:

https://www.carnival.com/awaywego/lifestyle/food-drink/bahamian-cocktails-your-guide-to-the-best-drinks-in-the-bahamas?cid=icp_tugcs_awg_03022020_awg

 

It's a wee bit different than the recipe that welldone60 provided above.  Carnival says their recipe is:

1 oz. light rum
1/4 oz. anise flavored liqueur
1/4 oz. creme de banana
2 oz. orange juice
1 oz. pineapple juice

 

[curious_st]

Thanks everyone!  I just knew the CC folks would know about this drink!