Banana Alexander

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (38 ratings)

Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 12 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1 oz Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur
56 oz Single cream/half-and-half
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of grated nutmeg.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with dusting of nutmeg grated over cocktail.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Single cream/half-and-half - Dairy

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Review:

Brandy-laced creamy banana. What's not to like?

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Variant:

Banana Bliss

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2016 by Kaleb Cribb at Holeman & Finch Public House in Atlanta, USA.

Nutrition:

One serving of Banana Alexander contains 245 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 18.75% alc./vol. (18.75° proof)
  • 18.8 grams of pure alcohol

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Sean Baron’s Avatar Sean Baron
23rd June 2023 at 21:48
Surely this also needs Crème de Cacao as well? It’s crying out for it!
Nathalie O'Flynn’s Avatar Nathalie O'Flynn
14th February 2024 at 21:22
Because of you I added 15ml of white cremende cacao hmmmmm thank you
Tikiman123’s Avatar Tikiman123
2nd October 2023 at 18:26
Cacao bitters!
G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
4th May 2023 at 12:27
Flavors and balance are on point, however, I would opt for heavy/double cream. What's your take? (4 May 2023, 8:27a)