Surf City Lifesaver is an eccentric highball combining anise spirit, Irish cream, gin, orange liqueur, and soda. It is unusual and should be built cold over plenty of ice.
Fill a highball glass with plenty of ice. Add ouzo, Baileys Irish Cream, gin, and Grand Marnier, then top carefully with soda water and stir gently. Serve without garnish.
Serve in a highball glass over ice without garnish.
Pair it with salty fried snacks, chocolate-orange desserts, or late-night party food.
This is a modern novelty drink rather than a classic formula, built around deliberately contrasting flavors.
Best as a curiosity drink for adventurous guests.
Ouzo brings anise, Baileys adds cream and cocoa, gin adds botanicals, Grand Marnier adds orange sweetness, and soda lengthens the drink.
Eccentric, creamy, aromatic, and experimental.
Omit soda for a richer short drink, or omit Baileys for a cleaner anise-orange highball.
22%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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