8 Banana cocktails you can make in minutes!

Experience the tropical bliss with our banana cocktails. These drinks are perfect for those who love a sweet twist in their beverages and are an absolute delight in summer parties. The unique blend of banana with other ingredients makes these cocktails stand out in flavour and presentation.

Banana Cocktails: A Tropical Delight

If you have a sweet tooth and love experimenting with your drinks, banana cocktails are just for you. These cocktails are a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess, offering a unique flavour that will surely tickle your taste buds.

Perfect for Summer Parties

Imagine yourself at a beach party, holding a banana cocktail in your hand, and enjoying the sunset. Sounds perfect, right? Banana cocktails are not just drinks, they are an experience. So, whether you're hosting a summer party or just chilling at home, these cocktails are your perfect companion.

Who Would Love It?

Banana cocktails are loved by everyone but they are a particular favourite of those who love trying out new flavours. If you're someone who doesn't shy away from experimenting, these cocktails are just for you.

Banana Daiquiri

The Banana Daiquiri has a sweet, creamy, and fruity taste with a hint of tartness from the lime juice. It's a well-balanced cocktail that combines the tropical flavors of banana and rum with the refreshing citrus notes of lime.

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Ingredients

  • White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Fresh banana: 1
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Ice: 1 cup
  • Garnish: 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 banana slice:

Recipe

  1. In a blender, combine the white rum, fresh banana, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice.
  2. Add the ice and blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass or a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a banana slice on the rim of the glass.

Havana Banana

The Havana Banana is a sweet, creamy, and tropical cocktail. It has a strong banana flavor with a hint of coconut and a smooth rum finish. The taste is refreshing and light, making it a perfect summer drink.

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Ingredients

  • White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Cream of coconut: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Banana liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Fresh banana: 1
  • Cherry: 1 for garnish

Recipe

  1. In a blender, combine the rum, cream of coconut, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, and fresh banana.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.
  4. Garnish with a cherry.

Elvis Presley

The Elvis Presley cocktail is sweet, creamy, and rich. The peanut butter and banana flavors meld together perfectly, creating a smooth, dessert-like taste. The rum adds a hint of warmth and complexity.

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Ingredients

  • Peanut butter: 2 tbsp
  • Banana: 1
  • Dark rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Ice: 1 cup

Recipe

  1. Blend the peanut butter, banana, rum, cream, and ice together until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass.
  3. Garnish with a slice of banana and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.

Jamaican Dirty Banana

The Jamaican Dirty Banana is a sweet, creamy cocktail with a rich, velvety texture. The rum gives it a slight kick, while the banana and coffee flavors blend perfectly to create a tropical, indulgent drink.

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Ingredients

  • Dark rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Kahlua: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Banana liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Whole milk: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Banana: 1
  • Ice: 1 cup

Recipe

  1. In a blender, combine the dark rum, Kahlua, banana liqueur, cream, milk, and banana.
  2. Add the ice and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.
  4. Garnish with a slice of fresh banana or a cherry, if desired.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Banana Old Fashioned

The Banana Old Fashioned offers a rich, velvety texture with a sweet, caramel-like banana flavor that balances the spicy, oak notes of the whiskey. It's a strong cocktail with a lingering, mellow fruit finish.

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Ingredients

  • Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Banana liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
  • Angostura bitters: 2dashes
  • Ice cubes: as needed
  • Orange peel: 1pc (for garnish)
  • Banana slice: 1pc (for garnish)

Recipe

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the bourbon, banana liqueur, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
  2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Express the orange peel over the glass to release its oils and then drop it into the drink.
  5. Garnish with a banana slice on the rim of the glass.

Banana Cow

The Banana Cow is a creamy and rich cocktail with a sweet banana flavor that's balanced by the warmth of the rum. The grenadine adds a hint of tartness and a beautiful blush color, while the nutmeg provides a subtle spiciness that complements the overall profile.

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Ingredients

  • Light rum: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Banana liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Grenadine: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Nutmeg: A pinch

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add the light rum, banana liqueur, cream, and grenadine to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a light dusting of nutmeg on top.

Banana Mai Tai

The Banana Mai Tai is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors with a robust rum undertone. The banana liqueur adds a creamy, fruity note, while the lime juice provides a refreshing citrus kick. The orgeat syrup and orange curaçao round out the sweetness, making it a rich and complex cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • Light rum: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Dark rum: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Banana liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Orgeat syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Orange curaçao: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Ice cubes: as needed
  • Mint sprig: 1
  • Garnish: Banana Slice

Recipe

To craft the perfect Banana Mai Tai, follow these steps:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the light rum, dark rum, banana liqueur, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and orange curaçao.
  3. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  4. Strain into an ice-filled glass.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and a banana slice on the rim of the glass.

Banana Mudslide

The Banana Mudslide is a sweet, creamy, and indulgent cocktail. It has a velvety texture with distinct notes of banana, chocolate, and a hint of coffee. It's rich and can almost be considered a liquid dessert.

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Ingredients

  • Vodka: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Banana liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Irish cream liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Coffee liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Heavy cream: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Ripe banana: 1
  • Chocolate syrup: 1 tbsp
  • Ice cubes: 1 cup

Recipe

  1. Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of a chilled glass.
  2. In a blender, combine 1.5 oz of vodka, 0.5 oz each of banana liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and coffee liqueur.
  3. Add 1 oz of heavy cream and a ripe banana.
  4. Fill with about a cup of ice cubes.
  5. Blend until smooth.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared glass.
  7. Garnish with a slice of banana and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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