In the Limelight: Banana
Rich, cozy, and subtly sweet, the banana brings instant warmth and depth to cocktails, making it a go-to comfort ingredient when the temperature drops.
You’ll find the nostalgic flavor popping up everywhere: from the Banana Bread Martini at Ocean at Cape Arundel Inn & Resort’s in Kennebunkport, Maine, to creative banana-forward builds at New York standouts like Bar Calico and Jac’s on Bond.
Cocktail connoisseurs have been leaning into banana as both a standout flavor and a versatile ingredient, and unlike fleeting seasonal trends, its appeal continues to grow, bringing a touch of nostalgia and warmth to every cocktail it’s in. Check out the banana-forward recipes below that are keeping things warm all winter long!
Photo by Andrew Bui
Preparation
Combine all ingredients and stir to integrate.
Pour into a Nick & Nora glass and garnish with a Makrut lime leaf.
Preparation
Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass with a sugar rim.
*Demerara Syrup
Ingredients
Demerara sugar
Water
Preparation
Combine equal parts Demerara sugar and water; stir until dissolved.
The post In the Limelight: Banana appeared first on Chilled Magazine.