Banana liqueur

Name: Banana liqueur
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: Bananas (about 3) 1.3 lbs; Pure alcohol at 96° 2.6 cups; Sugar 1 ¼ cup; Whole milk 1 ¼ cup; Fresh liquid cream 0.7 cup; Vanilla bean 1

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Serving: 30
Cost: Low
Note + the maceration time (one week)

PRESENTATION

Banana liqueur is kinda like that homemade treat that really surprises people at the table. You know, especially when it shows up as something a little different from the usual end-of-meal drinks. Sweet, creamy, and with a fruity kick that's just tender enough, this banana liqueur has a charm all its own. Really, it's something else. Unlike the usual suspects—limoncello or nutellino—this one goes in a fun direction with its mellow banana flavor and that smooth finish you get when you sip it. Some folks call it "bananino," and it’s got this sweet and velvety texture that goes down so so easy after dinner. And, people really seem to enjoy how it stands out as a homemade banana liqueur. For sure, it’s just right for those nights when you want something a bit unusual to share with friends or family. Honestly, the cool part is how simple it feels: there’s nothing fussy about it, just straight-up banana goodness in a bottle.

When you want to mix things up from the regular routine, this banana liqueur recipe lets you get creative. Seriously good. Some folks bring it out as an after-dinner drink, almost like dessert in a glass. But also, it’s great for moist cakes or even poured over ice cream. Really, it's a real treat. It works in all sorts of banana liqueur cocktails too—just add a splash to your usual drinks, and look, it gives them a rich, mellow twist that's both fun and a little nostalgic. When you talk about banana liqueur drinks, the homemade touch makes all the difference, you know? It’s got this fresh, not-too-sweet taste that’s nothing like the store-bought stuff. People often ask about the banana liqueur ingredients or tips on how to make banana liqueur, because there’s something kinda special about doing it yourself. Whether you hand out bottles as gifts or just keep some on hand for those last-minute gatherings, this DIY banana treat definitely gets folks talking. Thing is, it’s one of those small, original things that make any get-together a bit more golden and memorable.

How to prepare Banana liqueur

To prepare the banana liqueur, first peel the bananas and slice them: you will need 350 g (12.3 oz) of fruit pulp 1. Transfer them to a glass jar and add the alcohol 2, then close with an airtight lid and let it rest for a week at room temperature, shaking the mixture occasionally 3.

After the maceration time 4, filter the liquid into a bowl 5: you should obtain about 400 g (14.1 oz) of banana-flavored alcohol 6.

At this point, cut the vanilla pod in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the blade of a small knife 7. Pour the milk 8 and cream into a small pot 9,

then add the vanilla pod with its seeds 10 and the sugar 11. Heat the mixture without bringing it to a boil, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar 12.

Let it cool, then add the banana-flavored alcohol 13, mix well and transfer the resulting mixture into a liqueur bottle 14. Store your banana liqueur in the refrigerator and serve it chilled 15!