Surf City Lifesaver

Surf City Lifesaver

Gin, Baileys, ouzo and Grand Marnier over lots of ice with a soda top and a cherry. An eccentric mix where anise and cream somehow find common ground.

13% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

250 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Irish Cream· not in your bar1 part

    Or swap: Amarula — fruitier, works 1:1

  • Gin· not in your bar2 parts

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

  • Ouzo· not in your bar1 part

    Or swap: Pastis — drier, Sambuca — sweeter

  • Grand Marnier· not in your bar1/2 part

    Or swap: Cointreau — cleaner, drier orange, Orange Curaçao — softer and sweeter

Instructions

  1. Lots of ice and soda top up in tall glass with cherry and a grin.

Pairs well with

Baileys, ouzo, and Grand Marnier collide boldly — grounding bites help:

  • Sesame honey brittle
  • Orange chocolate squares
  • Salted almonds
  • Butter cookies

Similar taste

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