Beverage director Ivo Diaz uses a banana simple syrup to bring a touch of sweetness to the Purple Banana Cocktail at Casa Ora in Brooklyn, N.Y. The drink also includes tequila, dry vermouth and butterfly pea tea for color.
Photo credit: Briana Balducci
Banana Takes on Beverages
Beverages are a ripe format for banana-infused inspirations, like these five ideas:
- 1Cold Brew with PB-Banana Dalgona Whip: Roasted banana purée is whipped with hot water, coffee grounds and peanut butter; use it as a luscious topping for iced cold-brew coffee.
- 2Power Smoothie: Purée frozen banana slices, cashew milk, Greek yogurt, cacao nibs, dark cocoa powder and cardamom.
- 3Going Bananas: Blend RumChata, fresh banana, ginger syrup, coconut milk and ice.
- 4Banana Rx Tea: Boil a whole banana, combining the strained, banana-flavored water with apple juice, honey and a pinch of cayenne.
- 5Banana Split Cocktail: Combine banana liqueur, Kahlúa, milk and pineapple juice, adding a Luxardo cherry garnish.
About the Author
Rob Corliss is a three-time James Beard House guest chef with more than 30 years of experience that includes running world-class hotels, launching new concepts, working in top marketing agencies and owning the culinary consultancy ATE (All Things Epicurean) since 2009. Based in Nixa, Mo., ATE has an energizing passion focused on flavor innovation and is dedicated to connecting people to their food, environment and wellness. Rob is also a regular contributor to Flavor & The Menu.Read More Stories by Rob Corliss
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