Tropical Banana Breeze

This spiked tropical shake, known as the Dirty Banana Cocktail, will instantly transport you to the islands with its blend of fresh banana, rum, and coffee liqueur. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy and relax, no matter your location.

Tropical Banana Breeze

A tropical spiked shake made with fresh banana, rum, and coffee liqueur.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 ounces white rum (1 standard shot)
  • 3/4 ounce Kahlúa (1/2 shot, or other coffee-flavored liqueur)
  • 3/4 ounce banana-flavored liqueur (1/2 shot, such as Bols or Giffard)
  • 1 ounce light cream
  • 1 ounce whole milk
  • 1 ripe banana
  • Garnish: unpeeled banana slice, maraschino cherry

Instructions

  1. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ice to the blender container.
  2. Put in the white rum, Kahlúa, banana-flavored liqueur, light cream, whole milk, and ripe banana. Cover and blend until smooth, adjusting speed as needed to thoroughly pulverize the ice.
  3. Pour the drink into a small hurricane glass, martini glass, or other cocktail glass.
  4. Cut a slit halfway through a banana wheel and hang it on the rim of the glass. Top with a maraschino cherry if desired.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy.