Bananas Foster Martini
The Bananas Foster Martini is a decadent dessert-inspired cocktail that captures the flavors of the classic New Orleans treat. Featuring banana liqueur, vanilla vodka, dark rum, and heavy cream, it’s a creamy, indulgent drink with hints of caramelized banana and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana garnish
- 1 oz banana liqueur
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz dark rum
- 2 oz heavy cream
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Caramel sauce for rimming and garnish
- Crushed graham crackers optional, for the rim
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour caramel sauce onto a shallow plate and crushed graham crackers onto another plate.
- Dip the rim of a martini glass into the caramel sauce, then into the crushed graham crackers for a decorative edge.
- Place the glass in the freezer to chill.
- Slice the banana into rounds and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and sugar.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and caramelize the slices until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Add banana liqueur, vanilla vodka, dark rum, heavy cream, and ground cinnamon to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice until three-quarters full.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold and frosty.
- Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into it, ensuring a silky texture.
- Top with caramelized banana slices and drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon for extra flair.
- Enjoy!