Name: Banana Bliss
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Cognac (brandy); 15 ml Banana liqueur; 10 ml Oloroso sherry; 4 drop Abbott's bitters

Banana Bliss
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Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora

Ingredients:
1 oz	Rémy Martin V.S.O.P.
¹⁄₂ oz	Giffard Banane du Brésil
¹⁄₃ oz	Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño
4 drop	Bob's Abbotts Bitters

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
Prepare garnish of banana chip or slice.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Oloroso sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

Gentle

Boozy

Sweet

Dry/sour

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Review:

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

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AKA: Golden Brown

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.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Banana Bliss contains 128 calories

Alcohol content:

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

Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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Georgann Meadows

23rd January 2024 at 15:12

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!!

晨曦徐

8th May 2022 at 21:50

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？

John Hinojos

5th January 2022 at 01:05

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.

John Hinojos

5th January 2022 at 01:06

Also worked perfectly as an aperitif with some whole meal crackers and a sharp cheddar.

Anonymous

8th November 2021 at 00:06

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.