Banana Daiquiri
Banana Daiquiri cocktails are the ultimate tropical drink to instantly transport you to an island state of mind. Made with ripe bananas, rum, lime juice, triple sec, simple syrup and a touch of vanilla. Top it off with a little whipped cream and caramel sauce for a tasty dessert cocktail.
Daiquiris are classic cocktails made with rum, lime juice and simple syrup and Strawberry Daiquiris are one of my go-to favorites for an easy mixed drink at home. Lately we’ve been making these layered Strawberry Peach Daiquiris and they are crazy-good!
Why You’ll Love This Banana Daiquiri Recipe
- Made with real bananas for a creamy, tropical twist – This isn’t your average daiquiri. Blending in fresh bananas makes it velvety smooth and packed with natural flavor that tastes like a beach vacation in a glass.
- Quick and easy with just a few ingredients – All you need is a blender, some rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and bananas. It comes together in minutes, so you can be sipping in the sunshine in no time.
- Perfect way to use up overripe bananas – Don’t toss those spotty bananas— If you aren’t making banana bread, turn them into a frosty cocktail instead! It’s a delicious, grown-up drink to sip by the pool!
Banana Daiquiri ~ Easy Rum Cocktail
Tropical cocktails tend to be my favorite and these Banana Daiquiris are so delicious. They are just perfect for a hot summer day and totally refreshing for those occasions that you find yourself wishing you were on a beach somewhere.
Ingredients Needed for Banana Daiquiri Recipe
- Ice
- Ripe Bananas
- Light Rum
- Triple Sec
- Simple Syrup
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- Whipped Cream
- Caramel Sauce
- Maraschino Cherries
How to Make Banana Daiquiri Cocktails
- Add ice to a blender.
- Slice bananas and add to the blender.
- Add rum.
- Next, add the triple sec.
- Pour in the simple syrup.
- Squeeze the juice from half of a lime into the blender.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth, about 1- 2 minutes.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. Add a maraschino cherry to the top.
Recipe Notes
- Yield: 2 Cocktails
- Rum: Dark Rum or Black Spiced Rum are also great in a banana daiquiri. We used Bacardi, use your favorite. Coconut rum is also a great option if you like coconut flavor.
- Bananas: Use frozen bananas and skip the ice if desired.
- Make it Creamy: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, 1/2 cup of whipping cream or coconut milk to the blender.
- Simple Syrup Recipe: Combine 1/4 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of boiling water. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature before serving. Store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
- Optional Garnishes: Lime slices, orange slices or sliced bananas.
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More Rum Cocktails To Try
Don’t toss those ripe bananas—blend them into a delicious banana daiquiri! This creamy cocktail is a tropical dream with so much banana flavor that pairs perfectly with rum and lime.
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Banana Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 4 ounces light rum
- 1 ounce triple sec orange liqueur
- 2 ounces simple syrup recipe in notes
- juice from 1/2 lime
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Garnishes:
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Caramel Sauce
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Add ice to a blender with bananas, rum, triple sec and simple syrup.
- Squeeze the juice from half of a lime into the blender and add vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth, about 1- 2 minutes.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce. To with a maraschino cherry if desired.
This Banana Daiquiri is the ultimate refreshing drink! So easy to make and such a refreshing drink!
This is such a fun drink recipe! I am excited for summer and enjoying it while sipping on this daiquiri!