Crème de banane

Crème de banane is a sweet, banana-flavored liqueur, usually bottled at 17%-25% ABV. It is mostly used in alcoholic drinks but also in cooking; it is an ingredient of various cocktails and desserts.

Cooking

Crème de banane can be used as a syrup on frozen desserts. In some baked dishes, it may be added to obtain a strong banana flavor.

Cocktails

The Yellow Bird (cocktail) can be made with crème de banane.

African Dream

Bazooka Bubble Gum

King Kong Cola

Monkey Coke

Recipe for homemade banana liqueur

  1. Mash the bananas and add the vodka, the cooled syrup, and the vanilla.
  2. Shake gently. Steep for 1 week; then strain and filter. It can be drunk now or aged 2–3 months for best results.

Production

Companies such as Marie Brizard, Lucas Bols, and DeKuyper make this liqueur. It is based on neutral-tasting, unaged grape brandy flavored by means of infusion or maceration.

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