Indulge in a boozy Caribbean drink with this outrageously delicious Dirty Banana Cocktail. It’s an effortless blend of ice, bananas, thick coconut cream, and heavy cream spiked with vodka, Kahlua, and rum. Garnish it with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry!
Get out your high-speed blender because you’ll be making this Dirty Banana dessert cocktail on repeat all spring and summer! It’s a delightful combination of a milkshake, cocktail, and tropical-inspired drink.
This tropical frozen drink is perfect for outdoor parties, BBQs, or just relaxing and sipping by the pool. Plus, it’s super easy to whip together, and you can even make a mocktail version for the kids!
Ingredients Needed
Ice – to help create the frozen cocktail
Ripe Bananas – skins removed and sliced into rounds
Alcohol – vodka, Kahlua, banana rum, which helps give the cocktail its tropical flavors
Coconut Cream – to help flavor and thicken the drink
Heavy Whipping Cream – to add richness and thickness to the drink
Chocolate Syrup – to drizzle on the inside of the cocktail glass
Cool Whip – add a dollop on the top as a garnish
Maraschino Cherries – for topping
What’s The Difference Between Coconut Cream And Coconut Milk?
This recipe calls for coconut cream, which is a thick and rich cream made with the meat of the coconut. It comes in a can. If you refrigerate it before using it (I suggest overnight), the cream will rise to the top of the can. You can scoop it out and use that for a luxuriously thick cocktail.
If you forget or don’t have time to refrigerate the can of coconut cream, don’t fret. Just use it as is from the can. It will still be amazing! Coconut milk is a watered-down version of coconut cream that comes in a carton. It’s not as thick, but it still packs a decent coconut flavor. You can use coconut milk. Just be aware that it’s a thin liquid instead of a cream. It won’t help thicken the drink.
Should I Freeze The Bananas Before Making This Drink?
You don’t have to, but if you’re going for a frozen milkshake consistency, it’s a good idea. Be sure and keep a banana out for a garnish on the top before freezing the rest. Frozen bananas work best if frozen overnight. Just peel the bananas, slice them into 1-inch sections, store them in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, and freeze.
If the bananas are frozen together when you use them, bang the Ziploc bag on the counter a few times. Banging the bag will loosen the banana chunks, making it easier for them to break apart.
How To Assemble A Dirty Banana Cocktail
Looking at the directions, you’ll see that you’ll blend all the ingredients. Do not blend the chocolate syrup, cool whip, and cherries. You’ll want to drizzle the inside of each glass with the chocolate sauce. Then pour in the frozen Dirty Banana cocktail. Then, add a dollop of cool whip on top, a few slices of fresh banana and a Maraschino cherry. Add a long straw and/or a long spoon to enjoy this frozen concoction!
Can I Make This Into A Mocktail?
Sure! Just leave out all the alcohol. Add a small scoop of coffee ice cream and vanilla ice cream to it before blending. Garnish according to the directions.
Storage
This cocktail is best made and served right away.
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Dirty Banana Cocktail
Indulge in a boozy Caribbean drink with this outrageously delicious Dirty Banana Cocktail. It's an easy blend of ice, bananas, thick coconut cream, and heavy cream, all spiked with vodka, Kahlua, and rum. Garnish it with chocolate syrup, whipped cream, and, of course, a maraschino cherry on top!
Ingredients
- 3 cups of ice
- 2 ripe bananas sliced into rounds, skin removed
- 1 ounce of Tito’s Vodka
- 2 ounces of Kahlua
- 2 ounces of Banana Rum
- 1⁄4 cup coconut cream
- 1⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Cool Whip for garnish
- Maraschino Cherries for garnish
- Banana slice for garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, except for the chocolate syrup, Cool Whip, and maraschino cherries.
- Blend on medium to high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside of the glass.
- Pour the cocktail into the glass and pipe on a dollop of cool whip.
- Garnish with a banana slice and maraschino cherry.
Notes
Should I Freeze The Bananas Before Making This Drink?
You don't have to, but it's a good idea if you're going for a frozen milkshake consistency. Keep a banana out for a garnish on the top before freezing the rest. Frozen bananas work best if frozen overnight, so peel them, slice them into 1-inch sections, store them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag, and freeze.
Tip: If they're frozen together when you go to use them, I bang the Ziploc bag on the counter a few times until the banana chunks loosen up and you can break them apart.
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