Best 3 Banana Liqueur Recipes

Banana liqueur is a delightful and versatile spirit that can be enjoyed in many different cocktails and desserts. Whether you are a seasoned mixologist or a home cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire, finding the perfect banana liqueur recipe is essential to creating delicious and memorable drinks and dishes. With its sweet and creamy flavor, banana liqueur adds a unique touch to both classic and contemporary recipes. In this article, we will explore the diverse world of banana liqueur recipes, offering insights into the ingredients, techniques, and variations that will help you craft exceptional cocktails and desserts using this delicious liqueur.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA LIQUEUR

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Make and share this Banana Liqueur recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories Beverages

Time P2m29DT15m

Yield 750 ml

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup banana, mashed
3 cups vodka
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon glycerin (optional)

Steps:

In a quart jar, add banana, 1 cup sugar, and vodka.
Seal jar tightly, and place in a dry, dark place for about 2 weeks.
After two weeks, strain the liquid using a double layer of cheese cloth. Gently squeeze the banana, getting as much juice as possible.
In a fresh quart jar, add the second cup of sugar, glycerin, water to top and the strained liquid. Seal and store again in a dark place until sugar is dissolved.
Once the sugar has all dissolved, bottle the resulting liqueur in a fresh bottle and let age for roughly 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.3, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.6

BANANA LIQUEUR

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Make and share this Banana Liqueur recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seahorse73

Categories Beverages

Time P7DT30m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 medium bananas
3 cups vodka
1 cup sugar syrup (see note)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Peel and mash bananas.
Combine with the vodka, sugar syrup and vanilla in sterilized, wide-mouth jar.
Cap the jar and shake gently to mix.
Let stand in a cool, dark place for 1 week.
Strain and filter the liquid.
Transfer clear liqueur to a sterilized bottle.
Note: To make sugar syrup, bring 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil.
Simmer, occasionally scraping down the sides of the pan, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

EASY DIRTY BANANA

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This dirty banana drink tastes like a milkshake, an adult milkshake! And it's made with only 4 ingredients! Instead of using ice, which will water it down, I use a frozen banana which thickens it and gives it a creamy taste.

Provided by Yoly

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium banana, frozen
2 fluid ounces milk
1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
1 fluid ounce rum
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Combine banana, milk, coffee-flavored liqueur, rum, and cinnamon in a blender; blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 28.3 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

Tips:

Choose ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor.
Use a blender or food processor to puree the bananas until smooth.
Simmer the banana puree with sugar and spices until thickened.
Add vodka or rum to the banana mixture and let it steep for at least 24 hours.
Strain the liqueur through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
Bottle the liqueur and let it age for at least 2 weeks before drinking.

Conclusion:

Banana liqueur is a delicious and versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own, used in cocktails, or added to desserts. It's a great way to use up ripe bananas and makes a unique and thoughtful gift. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can easily make your own banana liqueur at home. So next time you have a bunch of ripe bananas, don't let them go to waste—turn them into a delicious liqueur that you can enjoy all year long!