Emerald Banana

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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey
2⁄3 oz Green banana liqueur
2⁄3 oz Amaro Montenegro
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of float mint leaf or peg to rim.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

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Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10
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Review:

A befitting name for an Irish whiskey-based, banana flavoured and green-hued cocktail. Whiskey-laced banana chews with a touch of Italian bitter complexity.

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History:

Created in January 2021 by yours truly at the Clocktower in Rye, England.

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Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 24.09% alc./vol. (24.09° proof)
  • 20.5 grams of pure alcohol

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Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
18th March at 05:21
Because they are fun and utterly unpretentious, we love slightly kitsch liqueurs such as Pisang Ambon and Midori, although we draw the line at green creme de menthe. This cocktail is fun and a bit faux serious at the same time. Lovely balance.
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G. M. Genovese’s Avatar G. M. Genovese
4th August 2023 at 21:47
Simon, I haven't tried (or ever seen) the Pisang Ambon. I instead used Giffard Banane du Bresil. I also subbed Lucano for the Montenegro. I would imagine this didn't turn out quite like your creation, but what I'd made was pretty tasty, with every ingredient discernible. Any thoughts on how my result would compare to your recipe?
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