Banana Daiquiri
Light rum, lime and a whole banana shaken with triple sec and sugar into a lush tropical sour. Creamy fruit sweetness with a citrus edge.
13.5% ABVMediumCocktails
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
240 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- White Rum1 ½ oz
- Triple Sec1 tblsp
- Cherry(optional)1
- Sugar1 tsp
- Banana1
- Lime Juice1 ½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Banana Daiquiri close to the original.
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instead of Banana
- Mango— different tropical fruit
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes.
Shake well.
Strain in chilled cocktail glass.
Pairs well with
Creamy banana and rum sweetness pairs with toasty, tropical treats:
- Banana chips
- Coconut macaroons
- Grilled pineapple bites
- Peanut brittle
Similar taste
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