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Banana Bliss

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (43)
Banana Bliss image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1/2 fl oz Giffard Banane du Brésil liqueur
1/3 fl oz Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño Sherry
4 drop Bob's Abbotts bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of dried banana chips or fresh banana slice.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with dried banana chip.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Banana Bliss contains 128 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 25.42% alc./vol. (50.85° proof)
  • 14 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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History

Adapted from a recipe in W. J. Tarling's 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book which is credits E. Angerosa with this cocktail's creation.

BANANA BLISS
Invented by E. Angerosa
½ Banana Liqueur, Bols.
½ Courvosier Brandy XXX
Shake.

W. J. Tarling, 1937


The introduction of oloroso sherry to the classically simply equal parts recipe of brandy and banana liqueur was by Caitlin Laman at the Ace Hotel in Chicago, USA. The proportions above and use of Abbott's bitters are by yours truly in November 2021.

Review

Banana liqueur and brandy go shockingly well together, here toned with sherry and bitters.

AKA: Golden Brown

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Comments & Discussion

Mookie Premium Member
This was dessert in a glass, sweet but not bracingly so. I used cardamom bitters and cinnamon tincture in lieu of Abbots
score: 1
Peter Pendergest Premium Member
Surprised at how tasty this is. Quite spicy to me, probably the bitters I used. I don't have Bob's Abbotts Bitters, used Bitter End Moroccan bitters (which seemed to kind of, sort of to match the flavour profile of Abbotts (based on the description)), anyway I like the spiciness of the Moroccan, though might need to up the banana or reduce the bitters. Not really getting much banana flavour. Anyway, what I ended up with is quite good.
score: 1
Georgann Meadows
What a surprise! I've been trying to find use for the banana liqueur and cognac languishing in my bar. Bought the liqueur to try and replicate my dad's banana daiquiris (without success) and the inexpensive cognac for various mixed drinks. But until now I hadn't found anything I really liked using either. It's amazing how both spirits were transformed into something delicious, with a little sherry help! Many thanks!!
score: 1
晨曦 徐
我在想。如果我把完全成熟的香蕉和干邑融合在一起来代替香蕉利口酒如何？
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Before tasting I was a bit worried with this one as the banana fragrance is very strong; however, the taste is sharp and clean. You get the initial flavour of the banana, but then the shapness of the cognac. Excellent.
Like the other comments about adding cream to make a Banana Brandy Alexander. Sounds like a new after dinner drink.
score: 3
John Hinojos Premium Member
Also worked perfectly as an aperitif with some whole meal crackers and a sharp cheddar.
score: 2
Anne Cunningham
The cognac and banana are a beautiful combination (I used Tempus Fugit creme de banane with a lovely, slightly bitter caramel edge, the best I’ve come across) but this just lacks a bit of body - cream? Tasty, nonetheless.
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Agreed! Hopefully, the sherry and bitters introduced above are the answer. Now the recipe has had some attention, next I need to fix that photo.
score: 1
Anne Cunningham
Ooh interesting… Well, there’s my excuse for another one, heh heh! :)
score: 1
Anne Cunningham
Also, I’ve just seen that if I’d have added cream it would’ve become a Banana Alexander. Logical, I s’pose… Fair enough! ?
score: 1

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