Banana Daiquiri
Rum, lime and ripe banana blended with ice. Creamy and tropical.
Blended · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 14% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml White rum
- 15 ml Crème de banane
- ½ Ripe banana
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Banana slice (garnish)
Method
- Pour 50 ml white rum into the blender
- Pour 15 ml crème de banane into the blender
- Add ½ ripe banana
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the blender
- Add ice
- Blend
- Pour
- Garnish
About the Banana Daiquiri
The frozen family. Blended drinks became popular as electric blenders reached bars from the 1930s. El Floridita in Havana was famous for its frozen daiquiris, and in 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine. These drinks are all about texture, so use plenty of ice and blend until smooth.
Banana Daiquiri FAQ
What's in a Banana Daiquiri?
50 ml white rum, 15 ml crème de banane, ½ ripe banana, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with banana slice.
How strong is a Banana Daiquiri?
About 14% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Banana Daiquiri?
Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.
What glass do you serve a Banana Daiquiri in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
