Banana Island Dream

This delightful Banana Island Dream cocktail is a rich and satisfying low-alcohol drink, perfect for any time of day. Originally featured in Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide, it's renowned as a "world's finest" hangover remedy. With the creamy texture of ripe banana and the subtle kick of white rum, this cocktail is sure to transport you to a tropical paradise with every sip.

Banana Island Dream

A creamy and satisfying low-alcohol cocktail featuring ripe banana and white rum.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 oz white rum
  • 3 oz milk (whole milk, or almond or oat milk as alternatives)
  • 1 ripe banana (with some dots on the peel)
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice (70 grams)

Instructions

  1. Add sugar, bitters, vanilla extract, white rum, banana, and crushed ice to the blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish by cutting one quarter of the banana in half widthwise and lengthwise, then attaching it to the rim of the glass.
  5. Serve immediately.