Surf City Lifesaver
The Surf City Lifesaver is a very strong gin creamy cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 73 out of 100
- Fruity
- 26 out of 100
- Herbal
- 75 out of 100
- Creamy
- 63 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Surf City Lifesaver
To make a Surf City Lifesaver, build over ice in a highball glass: ⅔ oz Ouzo, ⅔ oz Baileys irish cream, 1⅓ oz gin and ⅓ oz Grand Marnier.
You'll need
- Ouzo⅔ oz
- Baileys irish cream⅔ oz
- Gin1⅓ oz
- Grand Marnier⅓ oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in ouzo, Baileys Irish cream, gin and Grand Marnier.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Ouzo, Baileys Irish cream and gin only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Surf City Lifesaver questions
What does a Surf City Lifesaver taste like?
Mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 31% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Surf City Lifesaver?
About 31% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Surf City Lifesaver and an Arthur Tompkins?
Both use gin and Grand Marnier. The Surf City Lifesaver adds Ouzo and Baileys irish cream, while the Arthur Tompkins uses lemon juice. The Surf City Lifesaver is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; the Arthur Tompkins is shaken and served in a sour glass.
What glass do you serve a Surf City Lifesaver in?
A highball glass.