10 Beautiful Banana Liqueur Cocktails

March 13, 2024 by Anna-Bet Stemmet

Prepare to indulge in some beautiful banana liqueur cocktails that deliver a punch of fruity flavor and boozy bliss. From indulgent sips to creative twists, these intriguing clinkers promise a symphony of sensations that will leave you craving more. Whether you’re a seasoned drinks maker or a curious cocktail enthusiast, this boisterous bunch of recipes is sure to elevate your happy hour game to tasty new heights.

1. Shaken Banana Daiquiri

Two Shaken Banana Daiquiri cocktails on a table in a modern home kitchen decorated in shades of yellow with banana print wallpaper in the background

Beat the summer heat with our go-to recipe for a Shaken Banana Daiquiri. An indulgent twist on the classic Daiquiri, this terrific banana liqueur cocktail will make you feel like you’re lazing on a sandy beach living your best tiki life, no matter where you are.

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2. Frozen Banana Daiquiri

This perfectly frosty cocktail with banana liqueur is everything you want next to a glistening pool on a sweltering summer’s day. To make a Frozen Banana Daiquiri, add 2 oz of Appleton Estate Rum, 1 oz banana liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 slightly overripe banana to a blender with a cup of ice. Blitz until creamy and smooth, decant into a serving glass, and garnish with a sliced banana.

3. Banana Alexander

Cocktails with banana liqueur make a great end-of-night sip and can 100% be served instead of dessert if you are feeling retro. To make a dreamy Banana Alexander, add 1.5 oz Cognac, 1 oz banana liqueur, and 1 oz cream to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well combined, and fine strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a dusting of fresh nutmeg before serving.

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4. Dirty Banana

If you love a Piña Colada or a Bushwacker, you’ve got to try a Dirty Banana. Cocktails using banana liqueur are an ideal option if you love a boozy milkshake, and this one is particularly sensational. To make a Dirty Banana, add 2 oz Appleton Estate Rum, 1 oz banana liqueur, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 2 oz whole milk, and one banana (ideally slightly overripe) to a blender with a cup of ice. Blend until smooth, decant into a serving glass, and garnish with a sliced banana or coffee beans.

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5. Rum Runner

If your happy place is a sunny beach situation with tousled hair and sandy toes, this Rum Runner cocktail recipe deserves a place of honor in your DIY drink arsenal. Get ready to get that laidback island-style feeling while you shake up one of the easiest banana liqueur cocktail recipes out there.

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6. Midnight Oil

The best banana liqueur cocktail allows its intriguing base ingredient to shine, while also bringing a few talented co-stars to the stage. Case in point: the Midnight Oil cocktail. To make one of these intricately layered clinkers, add 1.5 oz Appleton Estate Rum, 0.25 oz ginger liqueur, 0.25 oz banana liqueur, 0.75 oz cold-brew coffee (or espresso, cooled down), and 3 dashes of vanilla extract to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled, strain into a coupe glass, and serve.

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7. Jumpin’ Jack Flash

Made with the perfect blend of bourbon, banana liqueur, amaretto, and fresh orange and pineapple juice, the Jumpin’ Jack Flash cocktail offers a delightful fruity experience that’s easy to sip and a total breeze to prepare, making it one of our favorite cocktail recipes with banana liqueur.

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8. Banana Stand

Completely compelling, the Banana Stand is a daring drink that combines quite a few outlier ingredients in the most fabulous way. To make one, add 1.5 oz whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz banana liqueur, 0.25 oz Yellow Chartreuse, and a dash of cinnamon simple syrup and allspice liqueur to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until well combined, strain into a serving glass over fresh ice, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

9. Banana Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a spirit-forward cocktail that never seems to go out of style, and this take on the original recipe is a revelation. To make a Banana Old Fashioned, add 2 oz Wild Turkey Bourbon, 0.5 oz banana liqueur, and 6 dashes of bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well combined, and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

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10. Bananarac

The Sazerac is arguably the most OG of all the cocktails of all time, and this fruity spin is a fun riff on the much-loved classic. To make a Bananarac, start by pouring a small amount of absinthe into a chilled rocks glass. Swirl to coat the inside, then tip out the excess (keeping it for your next cocktail). Next, combine 1 oz Wild Turkey Rye, 1 oz brandy, 0.5 oz banana liqueur, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and a dash of bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to combine, strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, and garnish with a lemon twist.

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There you have it—ten beautiful banana liqueur cocktails to try next time you’re in the mood for something a little tropical. Remember to tag us in your Instagram pics and sign up for our newsletter if you go bananas over new cocktail recipes. Sorry, we had to. Teehee.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Banana liqueur typically captures the essence of ripe bananas with a sweet and fruity flavor profile. While the taste may vary slightly depending on the brand, most banana liqueurs offer a recognizable banana taste, often with hints of vanilla or caramel undertones.