Cocktails with Crème de Banane
Crème de banane is a sweet banana-flavored liqueur used in tropical and tiki cocktails. Ranges from artificial to high-quality versions made with real bananas.
- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 17–25% ABV
- Aroma
- Ripe banana, Sweet, Tropical
- Taste
- Banana, Sweet, Creamy texture
- Finish
- Banana, Sweet, Candy-like
2 drinks with Crème de Banane
History
Developed in the 20th century as tropical cocktails gained popularity. Quality varies enormously—cheap versions taste artificial while craft versions capture real banana. Used in the Dirty Banana and as a tropical modifier.
How it’s made
Made by macerating bananas in spirit or using banana distillate, then sweetening heavily. Better versions use real bananas and achieve a balance between candy-like sweetness and actual fruit flavor.
Bottles to try
Giffard Banane du BrésilMid-range
Natural banana flavor, less artificial than most.
Tempus Fugit Crème de BananePremium
Craft version using real banana, complex and natural.
Bols Crème de BananeBudget
Standard Dutch banana liqueur, widely available.
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