The Yellow Parrot Cocktail is an equal-parts liqueur blend of anisette, yellow chartreuse, and apricot brandy, delivering a smooth, aromatic drink with balanced herbal and stone-fruit notes.
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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Cocktails are best served fresh immediately after mixing. Pre-batched Yellow Parrots can be stored in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; re-stir before serving.
mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or measuring spoon · strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
It tastes smooth and herbal with prominent anise notes from the anisette, balanced by the complex botanical flavors of yellow chartreuse and the subtle sweetness of apricot brandy.
Chartreuse is central to the recipe's character. No direct substitute delivers the same herbal complexity, though Bénédictine or Drambuie offer similar depth at a different flavor profile.
Stir it with ice in a mixing glass for 15–20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without aerating, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Store sealed bottles in a cool, dark place. Opened bottles keep 1–2 years; liqueurs are stable due to high alcohol content.
