What do you do when you have an extra banana laying around? If you’re like us, you create a cocktail! Sophisticated and nuanced, these recipes are sure to impress your guests. Version 1 has a smoothie consistency, Version 2 has more of a fizzy cocktail vibe.
Version 1: Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 oz turmeric syrup (recipe below)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz coconut milk
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves and banana slice, for garnish
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the sliced banana, turmeric syrup, lime juice, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Add a handful of ice and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced banana.
This cocktail is creamy and tropical, with the natural sweetness of the banana and pineapple juice balancing the spiciness of the turmeric and the tartness of the lime juice. The coconut milk adds a rich and creamy texture to the drink, while the mint garnish adds a fresh and aromatic note.
Version 2: Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 oz turmeric syrup (recipe below)
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz coconut water
- 2 oz sparkling water
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves and sliced banana, for garnish
Instructions:
In a cocktail shaker, combine the sliced banana, turmeric syrup, lime juice, and coconut water. Add ice and shake well. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced banana.
This cocktail has a refreshing and tropical flavor, with the natural sweetness of the banana and the earthy notes of the turmeric complementing each other well. The coconut water adds a subtle nuttiness and creaminess to the drink, while the sparkling water adds some effervescence and lightness. The mint garnish adds a fresh and aromatic note to the drink.
