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Golden Dream

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Posted: 02/26/22

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The Golden Dream is a creamy cocktail with notes of orange and vanilla. Sweet and creamy like a boozy orange creamsicle, this cocktail is sure to be a dream! It is simple to make at home and only takes four ingredients.

two martini glasses of Golden Dream recipe garnished with an orange slice

The mixed drink starts by flavoring cream with both orange juice and orange liqueur. The addition of Galliano, which contains a vanilla spice flavor, takes the strong orange flavor to the next level. It is perfect for happy hour or an after-dinner delight.

Golden Dream Recipe

To make one Golden Dream cocktail, gather the following:

  • 2/3 ounce Galliano
  • 2/3 ounce Triple Sec
  • 2/3 ounce Orange Juice (freshly squeezed is best)
  • 1/3 ounce Heavy Cream (while it won’t be as creamy, swap your favorite milk alternative for a dairy-free cocktail)
man's hand pouring cocktail shaker of Golden Dream ingredients into a martini glass surrounded by fresh orange slices

How to Make a Golden Dream

The Golden Dream cocktail is a classic shake and strain mixed drink. Grab your cocktail shaker (or a mason jar if you don’t have a cocktail shaker) and fill it with ice. Add all of your ingredients to the shaker and give it a good shake. Strain into a glass and garnish with a fresh orange slice. Enjoy!

How to Serve

Serve your Golden Dream in a chilled martini glass. It is best enjoyed cold so prepare just prior to serving. Garnish with a fresh slice of orange and enjoy!

two martini glasses of Golden Dream recipe garnished with orange slice

What is Galliano

Galliano is an Italian liqueur with a strong vanilla flavor and golden yellow hue. There isn’t a great substitute for it in this recipe, so it’s worth buying a bottle. Once you have Galliano give this Harvey Wallbanger recipe a try.

two martini glasses of Golden Dream recipe garnished with an orange slice
two martini glasses of Golden Dream recipe garnished with an orange slice
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Golden Dream

Serves: 1 drink
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
The Golden Dream is a creamy cocktail with notes of orange and vanilla. Sweet and creamy like a boozy orange creamsicle, this cocktail is sure to be a dream!

Ingredients

  • 2/3 ounce Galliano
  • 2/3 ounce Triple Sec
  • 2/3 ounce Orange Juice
  • 1/3 ounce Heavy Cream

Instructions

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Pour in all the ingredients.
  • Shake vigorously.
  • Strain into a glass.
  • Drink and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two martini glasses of Golden Dream recipe garnished with an orange slice

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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