This Bananas Foster Cocktail combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of caramel and the kick of dark rum, creating a delicious dessert cocktail.
Plus, the banana flavors with vanilla ice cream tastes like a tropical paradise!
Can you imagine the flavors of the classic dessert but in a cocktail form? What decadence!!
Whether you’re sipping on this cocktail by the pool or having friends over for a summer party, it’s a great choice for a refreshing cocktail to beat the summer heat.
Love creamy tropical drinks? Try this delicious recipe for a Key Lime Colada or this Dirty Banana dessert drink.
Why You’ll Love this Bananas Foster Cocktail
- This Bananas Foster cocktail is a yummy twist on the classic banana dessert.
- Perfect cocktail for anyone who enjoys banana cocktails.
- It’s a unique and creamy tropical drink.
- When it comes to dessert drinks, ice cream cocktails are the best!
- It’s cool and refreshing for a hot summer day
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What is a Bananas Foster Dessert?
A Bananas Foster is made with bananas cooked in a rich sauce made of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and dark rum. The dessert is then flambéed, which means it is briefly ignited to create a spectacular flame that caramelizes the sauce and adds a touch of drama to the presentation.
This Bananas Foster cocktail grabs all the flavors from the popular and delicious dessert. While the perfect Bananas Foster is more complicated, this delicious cocktail recipe is quick and easy!
Kitchen Equipment
To make a Bananas Foster cocktail, you’ll need a few essential kitchen tools:
- Blender (I use this Ninja blender because it crushes ice like a boss!)
- Cocktail glasses
- Ice Cream Scoop
- Knife
Ingredients
To create two Bananas Foster Cocktails, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- DARK RUM: A dark rum is more flavorful than a light rum. Although, if you only enjoy a specific rum, then use your favorite.
- CREME DE BANANA: A sweet banana liqueur.
- CARAMEL CREAM LIQUEUR: I use a caramel infused cream whisky liqueur. The important part is getting a delicious caramel flavor, so find a quality liqueur. It doesn’t have to be whiskey based.
- VANILLA ICE CREAM: Scoops of vanilla ice cream for a creamy texture and cool vanilla flavor.
- GROUND CINNAMON: All you need is a pinch.
- FRESH BANANAS: The sweetness of the banana is the perfect addition to the creaminess in this cocktail. I use 1 1/2 whole bananas for 2 cocktails and then I use the extra to add banana slices for garnish.
- CARAMEL SAUCE: To drizzle the inside of your cocktail glass.
- WHIPPED CREAM: Top this bananas foster with a dollop of creamy whipped cream.
- MARASCHINO CHERRY: Optional garnish for a pop of color.
How to Make A Banana Foster Cocktail
Blended cocktails are so easy to make! This cocktail recipe only requires a few simple steps to make:
- Add ice cream, banana, banana liqueur, caramel liqueur, rum and ice to your blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle the inside of your glass with caramel sauce.
- Fill your cocktail glass and garnish with whipped cream, slices of banana and a maraschino cherry.
Recipe Variations
- Use different kinds of rum. A light rum (or white rum) is lighter in flavor where a dark rum adds more depth and richness. Coconut rum will make it more of a tropical cocktail and of course, you can always use a banana rum!
- For an even creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream into the blender.
- Enhance the tropical flavors by adding a small amount of pineapple juice or orange juice to the mixture.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and substitute it with banana syrup or use more bananas and add simple syrup.
The creamy texture and tropical flavors make this Bananas Foster cocktail a great way to cool down and relax on a hot day.
Cheers!
Bananas Foster Cocktail
This Bananas Foster Cocktail combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of caramel and the kick of dark rum, creating a delicious dessert cocktail. Plus, the banana flavors with vanilla ice cream tastes like a tropical paradise!
Makes 2 cocktails.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Dark Rum
- 2 ounces Creme de Banana
- 2 ounces Carmel Liquor
- 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 Bananas (keep 4 slices for garnish)
- Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
- 2 cups of Ice
- Caramel sauce to drizzle in the glass
- Whipped Cream, garnish
- Maraschino Cherries, garnish
Instructions
- Add ice cream, 1 1/2 bananas, banana liqueur, caramel liqueur, rum, ground cinnamon and ice to your blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle the inside of your glass with caramel sauce.
- Fill your cocktail glass, then garnish with slices of banana and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
See recipe post for variations. Please drink responsibly.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 307Total Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 312mgCarbohydrates: 122gFiber: 4gSugar: 60gProtein: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates and not exact.