Yellow Parrot Cocktail

Pro tips

• Use fresh ice and chill your glass before stirring to keep dilution minimal and the drink properly cold.
• Pour equal parts (3/4 oz each) precisely—this cocktail's balance depends on the exact ratio of all three liqueurs.
• Stir for 20–30 seconds only; over-dilution mutes the delicate herbal and anise notes.
• Serve immediately after straining to preserve the aromatic qualities of the chartreuse and anisette.

Substitutions

• Old Mr. Boston Anisette → any neutral anisette (Luxardo Anis, Pernod—adjust to taste as strength varies)
• Old Mr. Boston Apricot Brandy → apricot liqueur like Bols or Marie Brizard (slightly sweeter; reduce by 1/4 oz if too cloying)

Storage & make-ahead

This is a cocktail served fresh; store unopened bottles of anisette, chartreuse, and apricot brandy in a cool, dark place.

Equipment

mixing glass · bar spoon · fine strainer · coupe glass or cocktail glass

What does a Yellow Parrot cocktail taste like?

It has a delicate anise-forward flavor with herbal notes from chartreuse and a subtle apricot sweetness. Smooth and aromatic.

Can I substitute yellow chartreuse in this recipe?

Yellow chartreuse is essential to the drink's character. Green chartreuse is too strong and bitter; no direct substitute preserves the original balance.

Should the Yellow Parrot be shaken or stirred?

Stir the drink with ice for 20–30 seconds to chill and dilute evenly, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.

What glassware should I use?

Serve in a coupe glass or small cocktail glass, chilled beforehand for the best presentation and temperature retention.