Cocktails with banana juice: five tempting recipes for unforgettable moments of pleasure

Simple recipes for beginners to mix delicious drinks

Imagine holding a cool copper mug in your hand, gently reflecting the golden shimmer of banana juice. The scent of ripe bananas fills your nose, mixed with exotic aromas that transport you to faraway lands. Every sip is like a little journey, a moment of happiness shared with friends or family. Let's dive into the world of banana cocktails together and discover five delicious recipes that will enchant your senses.

1. Flying Banana: The sky-high cocktail

A cocktail that will catapult you straight to seventh heaven with its creamy sweetness and intense banana aroma.

Ingredients

• ¼ fresh banana
• 20 ml banana nectar
• 20 ml banana liqueur
• 40 ml vodka
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Slice the banana and set some aside for decoration.
2. Mash the remaining banana slices with banana nectar to a fine paste and pass through a sieve.
3. Put the banana puree, banana liqueur, vodka, and ice cubes in a shaker and shake vigorously.
4. Pour into a copper mug and garnish with the banana slices set aside earlier.

2. Banananas: Tropical temptation in a glass

A light rum cocktail that combines the sweetness of banana with the freshness of pineapple juice and makes you dream of white sandy beaches.

Ingredients

• 200 g banana (peeled and weighed)
• 250 ml banana juice
• 250 ml pineapple juice
• 100 ml Caribbean rum
• Juice of one large lemon
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Squeeze the lemon and put the juice in a blender together with the banana, banana juice, rum, and pineapple juice.
2. Blend everything until smooth.
3. Pour the cocktail into cocktail glasses with ice cubes and serve immediately.

3. Banana Blue: A play of colors for the senses

A cocktail that impresses not only with its taste but also with its appearance. The combination of banana and Blue Curaçao conjures up a bright blue color in the glass.

Ingredients

• 125 ml banana fruit nectar
• 32.5 ml white rum with coconut flavor
• 32.5 ml blue curaçao

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes.
2. Shake vigorously until everything is well mixed and chilled.
3. Strain into a copper mug and serve with a straw.

4. Kiba with a kick: a classic reinterpreted

The popular children's drink “Kiba” gets an adult upgrade here with a dash of cherry liqueur.

Ingredients

• 6 cl banana juice
• 3 cl cherry liqueur

Preparation

1. Pour the banana juice into a cocktail glass.
2. Carefully add the cherry liqueur so that the two liquids do not mix immediately and a nice layered effect is created.
3. Garnish with a cherry and serve.

5. Banana Soda: Refreshment with a vanilla twist

A tangy cocktail that combines the sweetness of banana with the freshness of soda and the creamy taste of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• 5 cl banana juice
• 1 cl lemon juice
• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
• 8 cl soda water
• Ice

Preparation

1. Pour the banana juice, lemon juice, and vanilla ice cream into a copper mug and stir well.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
3. Top up with soda water and stir again with a bar spoon.
4. Garnish with a fresh banana slice and dried banana chips.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. Can I also make the cocktails alcohol-free? Yes, many of the cocktails presented can be enjoyed without alcohol. Simply replace the alcoholic ingredients with appropriate syrups or leave them out.
2. Why should I use copper mugs? Copper mugs are not only visually appealing, but also keep your drinks cooler for longer and give them a special flavor.
3. Where can I get banana nectar? Banana nectar can be found in well-stocked supermarkets or specialty beverage stores.
4. Can I use frozen bananas? Yes, frozen bananas are particularly good for creamy cocktails and provide extra cooling.
5. How long do the cocktails keep? Freshly prepared cocktails should be enjoyed immediately for the best flavor.
6. What garnishes go well with banana cocktails? Fresh banana slices, dried banana chips, or even a sprig of mint are excellent garnishes.

Here's to the sweet moments in life

Banana juice is more than just an ingredient. It is the velvety soul of a drink that invites you to pause and reflect. Whether you're sitting in the garden with friends, enjoying the evening sun on the balcony with your partner, or treating yourself to something special, a cocktail in a copper mug turns a simple moment into something special.

Take the time to discover new flavors, try creative combinations, and simply enjoy. The recipes in this article are your starting point. Your journey. Your taste experience.

So grab your copper mug, fill it with fruity joie de vivre, and raise a toast to the little things that make life so special.