Banana Split

Banana Split image
Serve in
a Coupe glass...
1½ shot Martell VSOP Médaillon cognac BUY
¾ shot Crème de banane liqueur
¾ shot Coconut water
2 drop Vanilla Bitters
2 drop Bob's Chocolate bitters
⅛ shot Single cream / half-and-half
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How to make:

STIR first 5 ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass. Shake sealed container of cream and carefully POUR over the back of a spoon to form a small white spot floating in the centre of the drink.

Garnish:

Lightly dust surface of drink with chocolate powder & banana chunk on rim

Comment:

A banana flavoured after dinner sipper of cocktail with coconut water subtly flavouring and smoothing cognac.

Origin:

Created in April 2016 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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