Golden Days
Description
Golden Days is a beautiful golden-colored cocktail based on dry gin combined with peach liqueur and orange juice. This cocktail, which gained popularity in America during the 1970s, perfectly harmonizes the complex botanical flavors of gin with the sweet aroma of peach and the refreshing acidity of orange. The 'Days' in the name actually means 'Daze', expressing the charm that makes one mesmerized by its beautiful color and taste. The golden liquid poured into a cocktail glass shines like a summer sunset, creating an elegant and sophisticated moment.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1970s）
It is said to have been created in American bars during the 1970s by adding gin to the Fuzzy Navel (peach liqueur + orange juice). This cocktail was created by bartenders of the time who sought a more sophisticated taste, and the addition of gin's complex flavors resulted in a deeper finish. Named 'Golden Daze' for its beautiful golden color, it spread worldwide partly due to the influence of the 1988 movie 'Cocktail'.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with elegant and innocent sensibilities
The beautiful golden color like Golden Days and the sweet, elegant taste of peach liqueur express pure and refined sensibilities. The complex flavors of gin and the refreshing taste of orange juice harmonize to create a cocktail that exudes innocent yet sophisticated charm.
Famous Quotes
- "A golden gleaming drink reflects life's most beautiful moments" - Master Bartender Jerry Thomas (pseudonym)
Trivia
- The 'Daze' in the name doesn't mean 'Days' but rather 'daze', expressing how one can be mesmerized by its beautiful color
- This cocktail gained popularity in American bars during the 1970s, born as an evolved version of the Fuzzy Navel with gin added
- It became globally known due to the influence of the movie 'Cocktail' (1988) and became a staple among peach-based cocktails
- August 3rd is known as 'Honey Day', and this cocktail's sweet taste is considered fitting for the commemoration
- The official English name is 'Golden Daze', while it's affectionately known as 'Golden Days' in Japan
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 30 ml
- Peach Liqueur - 10 ml
- Orange Juice - 20 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Fill shaker with ice
- Pour 30ml of dry gin
- Add 10ml of peach liqueur
- Pour 20ml of orange juice
- Shake all ingredients vigorously
- Double strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with lime twist or orange peel if desired