Banana Daiquiri

• White rum
  60 ml (2 oz)

  A light, clean-flavored rum is ideal.
• Fresh lime juice
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
• Simple syrup
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Adjust to taste, depending on banana ripeness.
• Ripe banana
  0.5

  Half of a medium banana, sliced.
• Ice
  1 cup

  About 8-10 cubes for blending.

• Blender
• Jigger
• Citrus juicer
• Paring knife
• Chilled coupe or cocktail glass

1. 1

   Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and sliced banana to a blender.

2. 2

   Add ice and blend until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if needed: add a splash more syrup or lime juice as desired.

4. 4

   Pour into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

5. 5

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• It's creamy, fruity, and incredibly refreshing.
• Banana and rum are a match made in heaven.
• Easy to make with everyday ingredients.
• A crowd-pleaser at summer parties and BBQs.
• The frozen version is like a boozy smoothie for adults!

The Daiquiri originated in Cuba in the early 20th century, named after the village of Daiquirí. The classic combination of rum, lime, and sugar became a global sensation. The Banana Daiquiri, however, owes its fame to the Caribbean and tiki bar culture of the 1950s and '60s. Bartenders began blending bananas into frozen Daiquiris, offering a playful, creamy, and indulgent variation beloved by vacationers and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Today, it's a staple in beach resorts and backyard parties, celebrating the marriage of tropical fruit and rum.