Banana Daiquiri
The Banana Daiquiri is a medium rum sour, tart and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a champagne flute.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 76 out of 100
- Sweet
- 71 out of 100
- Fruity
- 74 out of 100
- Creamy
- 32 out of 100
- Boozy
- 43 out of 100
How to make a Banana Daiquiri
To make a Banana Daiquiri, shake with ice and strain into a champagne flute: 1½ oz light rum, ½ oz Triple sec, 1 banana, 1½ oz lime juice and ¼ oz simple syrup. Garnish with cherry.
You'll need
- Light rum1½ oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Banana1
- Lime juice1½ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Cherrygarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a flute: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add banana and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to mash it.
- 3
Add light rum, triple sec and lime juice to the shaker.
- 4
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 5
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 6
Strain into the chilled flute.
- 7
Garnish with a cherry.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar in with the banana instead.
Banana Daiquiri questions
What does a Banana Daiquiri taste like?
Mostly tart and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Banana Daiquiri?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Banana Daiquiri and a Frozen Daiquiri?
Both use light rum, Triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup. The Banana Daiquiri adds banana. The Banana Daiquiri is shaken and served in a champagne flute; the Frozen Daiquiri is blended and served in a champagne flute.
Should a Banana Daiquiri be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice and simple syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Banana Daiquiris in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz light rum, 3 oz Triple sec, 9 oz lime juice and 1½ oz simple syrup, plus banana in a jug and chill it. Add 5⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.