Banshee
Crème de banane, crème de cacao and cream. A banana-chocolate dessert drink.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Crème de banane
- 30 ml Crème de cacao
- 30 ml Thickened cream
- Grated nutmeg (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml crème de banane into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml thickened cream into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard.
About the Banshee
The cream family. Cream drinks became fashionable in the early 1900s, when the Alexander and its cousins appeared. They had a second golden age in the 1970s and 1980s with the Grasshopper, the White Russian and the Mudslide. Serve them after dinner, in place of dessert.
Banshee FAQ
What's in a Banshee?
30 ml crème de banane, 30 ml crème de cacao, 30 ml thickened cream, garnished with grated nutmeg.
How strong is a Banshee?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Banshee?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Banshee in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
