Crème de banane
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Crème de banane (French pronunciation: [kʁɛm də banan]) is a sweet, banana-flavored liqueur, usually bottled at 17%-25% ABV. It is mostly used in alcoholic drinks but also in cooking; it is an ingredient of various cocktails and desserts.
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Cooking[edit]
Crème de banane can be used as a syrup on frozen desserts. In some baked dishes, it may be added to obtain a strong banana flavor.
Cocktails[edit]
The Yellow Bird (cocktail) can be made with crème de banane.
African Dream[edit]
Bazooka Bubble Gum[edit]
- Highball glass filled with ice
- 1 oz Southern Comfort
- 1/2 oz crème de banane
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Fill glass with milk and stir
King Kong Cola[edit]
- Highball glass filled with ice
- 2 oz Crown Royal
- 1 oz crème de banane
- Fill glass with cola
Monkey Coke[edit]
- Highball glass filled with ice
- 1 1/2 oz crème de banane
- Fill glass with cola
Recipe for homemade banana liqueur[edit]
- 2 medium-sized bananas, peeled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or a 2-inch length of vanilla bean
- 1 cup simple syrup or 2 cups to make crème de banane
- 3 cups vodka
- Optional flavoring: a pinch of cloves or a piece of cinnamon stick.
- Mash the bananas and add the vodka, the cooled syrup, and the vanilla.
- Shake gently. Steep for 1 week; then strain and filter. It can be drunk now or aged 2–3 months for best results.
Production[edit]
Companies such as Marie Brizard, Lucas Bols, and DeKuyper make this liqueur. It is based on neutral-tasting, unaged grape brandy flavored by means of infusion or maceration.
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